The Steve Wilkos Show Season 7 Episode 75

The Steve Wilkos Show Season 7 Episode 75 'Is The Pot Making You Paranoid?'

  • January 27, 2014

A fundamental concept behind The Steve Wilkos Show has always been addressing the shortcomings with people's behaviors, inequities, and the way they themselves cope with it. In season 7 episode 75, the show addresses the effects of the longstanding problem of the increasing drug abuse problem in the country. Specifically, the episode is named 'Is The Pot Making You Paranoid?', which deals with the social issue of how people react under drug influence.

The show follows Steve's firsthand experience on how he counsels and supports his guests who have issues or disputes involving drug usage. Steve starts the show by pursuing a new theme, that is, the dominant correlation between marijuana and paranoia or anxiety. He raises the question of how habitual marijuana usage can alter a person's behaviors to the extent that makes them strangers to their close ones. The first guest, whose story is highlighted in this episode, is a young woman, whose boyfriend is battling with severe mood swings, anger issues, and conducts bizarre behavior. She is completely unaware of the ways in which the drug can transform an individual's personality.

Nonetheless, the show is able to delve into the roots of the issue, and Steve brings in a series of experts in the field who discuss the probable long-term impacts of marijuana usage. Results of studies conducted by a team of behavioral research specialists are presented to shed some light on whether such behavioral alterations linked to drug usage could be permanent. While the antagonistic combination of drug habituation with personality disorders leaves one in an unpredictable and precarious state, the show very skillfully presents the issue to the audience, keeping them engaged while staying empathetic towards the individuals involved.

Throughout the episode, Steve Wilkos directs efforts towards promoting drug awareness, opening support channels, and motivating concerned individuals to seek help from authorized medical personnel or support groups. The show serves as an excellent motivator and has already brought a noticeable change in the attitude of past guests who have shared their drug-related experiences on shows such as the current one.

In summary, The Steve Wilkos Show season 7 episode 75: 'Is The Pot Making You Paranoid?' efficiently deals with an uncomfortable but essential social issue that has pervaded our very society. Lastly, the episode stays true to the show's brand of creating a dialogue while promoting answers and opening up support channels for guests and the public alike.

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Description
  • First Aired
    January 27, 2014
  • Language
    English