Topic: Big Alcohol

WikiLeaks released emails revealing that the alcohol industry is lobbying Congress to crack down on the marijuana industry to protect its market share. In Colorado, the Department of Transportation created a public service announcement featuring a crashed car shaped like a giant joint. The campaign, titled "Hits Lead to Hits," is viewed as part of a broader effort to discourage marijuana use in favor of alcohol.

The proposed DSM-5 manual includes new criteria for diagnosing alcohol abuse that the hosts find overly broad. Under the new "spectrum" model, common behaviors such as drinking alone, drinking to relieve stress, or drinking to overcome shyness could qualify an individual for a diagnosis. They suggest these changes are designed to expand the market for pharmaceutical treatments.