Topic: Sleepwalking

A secondary travel anecdote involves a passenger on a flight to Maui who reportedly took Ambien and began sleepwalking during takeoff. The flight crew had to subdue and restrain the passenger in his seat. The individual remained asleep for the duration of the flight following the incident.

The sleep medication Belsomra is criticized for its extensive list of dangerous side effects, including sleep-driving, hallucinations, and sleep paralysis. As an orexin receptor antagonist, the drug carries warnings about worsening depression and suicide risk. The hosts suggest that legal disclaimers for such psychotropic drugs should explicitly warn against operating firearms while under their influence.

The smoking cessation drug Chantix is being cited in several "involuntary intoxication" legal defenses. Defendants in murder and assault cases claim the drug caused neurological disturbances and sleepwalking, rendering them unaware of their actions. The hosts remind listeners of their long-standing warnings regarding the drug's psychiatric side effects.

The hosts examine "sexsomnia" as a legal defense used in rape and molestation cases in England and Denmark. They also report on Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's announcement that the government will seize control of all diamond mines in the country.

A 60-second commercial for Ambien CR is analyzed for its lengthy list of side effects, including sleep-eating, sleep-driving, and hallucinations. The hosts discuss the psychological phenomenon where warnings on products like cigarettes can actually make them more attractive to certain consumers.