# Substance Abuse on The No Agenda Show Substance Abuse comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2011 to August 2024. - **Chapters:** 8 - **Episodes:** 8 - **Discussed:** March 2011 – August 2024 - **Related topics:** [Abc News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [Adderall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adderall.md), [Albany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/albany.md), [Bipolar Disorder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bipolar-disorder.md), [Broadcast Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcast-media.md), [Broadcast News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcast-news.md), [C-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [Cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [Charlie Sheen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-sheen.md), [Criminal Justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/criminal-justice.md) ## Chapters 1–8 of 8 ### CARE Court, California Mental Health and Substance Abuse Policy - **Episode:** [1685: Favela Ready](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1685-favela-ready.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-11 - **Time:** 46:47–51:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1685-favela-ready/chapter/care-court-california-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-policy.md The Community Assistance Recovery & Empowerment (CARE) Court is Newsom's new framework for mandating treatment for individuals with severe mental health and substance use disorders. The plan involves a $14 billion investment to provide housing units and court-ordered care plans. Critics describe the system as a "totalitarian" solution that uses kangaroo courts to bypass traditional legislative processes. Keywords: [gavin newsom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gavin-newsom.md), care court, [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [substance abuse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/substance-abuse.md), [medi-cal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medi-cal.md) ### Heather Kovar Suspension, Adderall in Media - **Episode:** [1468: Superwokes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1468-superwokes.md) - **Published:** 2022-07-14 - **Time:** 1:26:02–1:30:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1468-superwokes/chapter/heather-kovar-suspension-adderall-in-media.md CBS affiliate anchor Heather Kovar was suspended and later resigned after a disorganized broadcast where she appeared impaired. While viewers speculated she was intoxicated, Kovar cited exhaustion from working double shifts. The hosts theorize that her behavior may have been the result of Adderall misuse rather than alcohol. Keywords: heather kovar, [cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [albany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/albany.md), [adderall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adderall.md), [broadcast news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcast-news.md), [substance abuse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/substance-abuse.md) ### Zelensky Substance Abuse Claims, Show Introduction - **Episode:** [1448: French Rats](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1448-french-rats.md) - **Published:** 2022-05-06 - **Time:** 1:30:09–1:32:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1448-french-rats/chapter/zelensky-substance-abuse-claims-show-introduction.md The hosts discuss rumors of substance abuse by President Zelensky, comparing his potential political trajectory to former Georgian President Saakashvili. They then officially introduce the show, noting a new starting time and the absence of their usual loud sound effects to avoid waking a sleeping dog. Keywords: [zelensky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zelensky.md), [georgia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/georgia.md), [saakashvili](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saakashvili.md), [substance abuse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/substance-abuse.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md) ### Sir Clay Alchemist, Long Haulin' Ministry - **Episode:** [1340: The Poke](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-22 - **Time:** 1:09:50–1:13:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/sir-clay-alchemist-long-haulin-ministry.md Executive Producer Sir Clay Alchemist shares his story of suffering an adverse reaction to the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. He announces the launch of a new podcast and ministry, "Long Haulin' with Jonathan D. Lopez," to help others recovering from COVID-19 and substance abuse. Keywords: johnson and johnson, [vaccine injury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-injury.md), [ministry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ministry.md), [substance abuse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/substance-abuse.md), covid survivor ### San Francisco Criminal Justice Terminology, Person-First Language Shift - **Episode:** [1166: Tacorista](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1166-tacorista.md) - **Published:** 2019-08-25 - **Time:** 7:51–11:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1166-tacorista/chapter/san-francisco-criminal-justice-terminology-person-first-language-shift.md San Francisco officials have introduced new person-first terminology to describe individuals involved in the legal system. Convicted felons are now referred to as "justice-involved persons" or "returning residents," while juvenile delinquents are called "young people impacted by the justice system." The shift aims to prevent lifelong labeling of individuals based on past criminal actions or substance abuse history. Keywords: [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [criminal justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/criminal-justice.md), [language](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/language.md), [substance abuse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/substance-abuse.md), [homelessness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homelessness.md) ### ESPN Ratings Decline, John Skipper Resignation - **Episode:** [992: Robo-Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/992-robo-trump.md) - **Published:** 2017-12-21 - **Time:** 40:57–42:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/992-robo-trump/chapter/espn-ratings-decline-john-skipper-resignation.md ESPN President John Skipper resigned from his position, citing a struggle with substance abuse. The network has faced significant ratings declines, which some attribute to an over-emphasis on international club soccer and women's basketball, sports that critics argue do not resonate as strongly with the core American viewing audience. Keywords: [espn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espn.md), john skipper, [substance abuse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/substance-abuse.md), soccer ratings, [sports broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sports-broadcasting.md) ### Diane Sawyer Election Night Coverage, Substance Use Allegations - **Episode:** [459: Exactly Similar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/459-exactly-similar.md) - **Published:** 2012-11-08 - **Time:** 1:43–8:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/459-exactly-similar/chapter/diane-sawyer-election-night-coverage-substance-use-allegations.md Diane Sawyer appeared to be intoxicated or under the influence of medication during her 2012 election night broadcast on ABC. Historical satellite feed footage from the 1980s surfaced showing Sawyer consuming wine and pills before a broadcast. One of the hosts recounts using marijuana to manage pain from a motorcycle accident while working in European radio. Keywords: [diane sawyer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diane-sawyer.md), [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [election night](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-night.md), [substance abuse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/substance-abuse.md), [broadcast media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcast-media.md) ### Bipolar Disorder and the MKUltra Theory - **Episode:** [283: Farsi Farce](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/283-farsi-farce.md) - **Published:** 2011-03-03 - **Time:** 1:05:28–1:10:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/283-farsi-farce/chapter/bipolar-disorder-and-the-mkultra-theory.md Medical experts on news programs suggest Charlie Sheen is experiencing a manic episode characterized by "pressured speech" and delusions of grandeur. 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