Episode 423 • • 1:45:29 - 1:50:03
423: Wonderful Marinade
Intermittent Explosive Disorder and Pharmaceutical Treatments
A new study suggests that over 5% of adolescents suffer from Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED), characterized by episodes of extreme anger. The disorder is listed in the DSM and can be treated with a variety of medications, including antidepressants like Prozac and anti-anxiety drugs like Xanax. The hosts mock the medicalization of behavioral issues and the resulting reliance on pharmaceutical solutions.