Topic: Dopamine

2 chapters across the catalog

96: Out of Luck
57:54 - 1:02:50

96: Out of Luck

Food Noise and the Science of Sugar Addiction

Patients using GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy report the cessation of "food noise," a constant mental preoccupation with eating. The discussion compares sugar addiction to cocaine addiction, noting that both trigger massive dopamine spikes in the brain. The hosts argue that the food and pharmaceutical industries work in tandem to keep the population addicted to processed foods and dependent on medication.

83: Sources and Methods
48:36 - 54:49

83: Sources and Methods

Mexican Super Meth and the Gay Male Drug Culture

A discussion on the rise of "Mexican Super Meth" explores how high-purity stimulants are flooding the U.S. market and impacting specific communities. Author Sam Quinones is cited regarding the intersection of methamphetamine use and sexual dopamine hits in the gay male community. The conversation also touches on the prevalence of Adderall in colleges and its role in creating a culture of chemical dependency and promiscuity.