Topic: Shantix

French prosecutors released limited toxicology results for Anthony Bourdain, stating no narcotics were found in his system, only a "therapeutic dose" of a non-narcotic medicine. Speculation suggests the medication may have been the smoking-cessation drug Chantix.

Former child star Danny Bonaduce was reportedly bitten in the face by a blonde female fan during an appearance at a Skagit Valley casino. Bonaduce joked that the woman might have been a "zombie" or someone suffering from the side effects of the smoking cessation drug Shantix. Adam Curry recalls working with Bonaduce during his MTV days and warns against the dangers of close fan interactions.

During a TSA hearing, an official mentioned "other types of security lists" beyond standard watch lists, sparking privacy concerns. Additionally, President Obama's physician declared him tobacco-free, leading to speculation that he may be using the smoking-cessation drug Chantix.

Pfizer is accused of failing to report hundreds of suicides and psychotic reactions related to the smoking-cessation drug Shantix by submitting data through "improper channels." A parallel is drawn to the U.S. State Department's passport division, which reportedly provided an outdated P.O. Box address for applications, leading to significant mail delivery failures.

Researchers are testing "NikVax," a vaccine designed to prevent nicotine from entering the brain to help smokers quit. The hosts argue that "vaccine" is the wrong terminology for an addiction treatment and note that the new U.S. healthcare bill mandates no co-payments for vaccines. They characterize this as a guaranteed revenue stream for pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer and AstraZeneca.