When Joe Rogan discussed with Jordan Peterson the near-lethal consequences of Xanax addiction

In an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience (JRE) earlier this year, Joe Rogan spoke about the dangerous repercussions and near-lethal consequences of being addicted to Xanax, a fast-acting, potent tranquilizer of medium duration.

Xanax is widely recommended for coping with anxiety and panic disorders. The way it functions is by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain. However, it only offers a temporary solution, and the repercussions are much more adverse.

Discussing the pernicious influence of the drug alongside Canadian clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson on episode #1769 of JRE, Joe Rogan claimed that Xanax can reignite past addictions in people who consume the drug:

"Xanax is a motherf**ker! I didn't know what a motherf**ker it was until I talked to a friend who is a counselor at a drug rehab center. He [said that] one of the ways that people get locked back into drinking and doing drugs is a psychiatrist will prescribe Xanax. Sober people who get on Xanax all of a sudden start drinking. He said it's super common."

The negative effects of Xanax include rebound anxiety and agonizing withdrawal symptoms, which may lead to depression and decreased cognitive function. Rogan further deliberated over how addiction can be malignant:

"This is something that Dr. Carl Hart [American Psychologist]... he speaks so openly and honestly about drugs and the guy's a professor at Columbia [University]. He said that there are two drugs that will kill you when you get off of them. He goes it's alcohol and Benzodiazepine. Those are two if you just quit, you'll f***ing die."

Watch Joe Rogan talk about the near-lethal consequences of Xanax addiction below:

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Joe Rogan and Sean O'Malley discuss eating disorders while cutting weight

Cutting weight in order to gain a physical advantage over one's opponent is a common practice in combat sports. The MMA community as a whole has become desensitized to the risks associated with starvation and dehydration in the days leading up to fights.

While we've collectively become oblivious to its inherent dangers, there are many long-term health issues associated with it.

Speaking on a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, bantamweight contender Sean O'Malley discussed the adverse effects of cutting weight:

“Eating disorder from cutting weight is a real f**king problem. Coming to 135 lbs is hard. You feel like you’re dying. Your heart is pounding, you [feel like] 100 percent are dying. I talk to my body like, 'You know what we are doing. It’s fight week. We’re going to start cutting weight.' You know you’re not actually going to die but it’s going to feel like that or whatever.”

Watch the clip below: