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How Straight Edge Punk’s Radical Sobriety Challenged—But Couldn’t Cure Punk’s Party Culture
By Carter Davis for Sober Standard The Birth of Straight Edge: Washington, D.C.’s Sober Revolution In the early 1980s, as punk rock’s nihilistic ethos reached its peak with drug-related deaths like Sid Vicious and Darby Crash, a counter-movement emerged in Washington, D.C. Spearheaded by Ian MacKaye and his bands Teen Idles and Minor Threat, straight…
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Kanye West and Allegations of Nitrous Oxide Use Remain Unproven
Recent reports and legal documents have brought attention to allegations surrounding Kanye West’s (legally known as Ye) purported use of nitrous oxide, commonly referred to as “whippets” or “laughing gas.”
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A Review of the Cochrane Study on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and 12-Step Facilitation (TSF) Interventions
Published on March 11, 2020, in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, this landmark study synthesizes 27 clinical trials involving 10,565 participants to evaluate the effectiveness of AA and professionally delivered Twelve-Step Facilitation (TSF) programs for alcohol use disorder (AUD).
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Johnny Cash. The Man in Black’s Journey Through Darkness to Redemption
Johnny Cash, the Man in Black, was more than a country music legend; he was a walking paradox of pain and redemption, sin and salvation, darkness and light. His life was a tapestry of triumphs and tragedies, a story of a man who wrestled with his demons in the public eye and emerged, not unscathed,…
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The Moderation Myth – Why “Just Saturdays” Sabotages Sobriety and Deepens Addiction
The allure of controlled drinking—“I’ll only drink on weekends”—is a siren song for those teetering on the edge of sobriety. Yet, neuroscience and relapse statistics reveal a harsh truth: moderation often accelerates failure. This article dismantles the myth of “having it both ways,” exposing why partial sobriety fuels relapse and how embracing abstinence offers the…
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The Self-Help Doomscroll Dilemma – When Digital “Awakening” Undermines Real Growth
In an era where social media peddles quick fixes for existential voids, the paradox of “self-help doomscrolling” emerges: endless consumption of empowerment content that leaves users more disconnected than ever. This article explores how algorithms profit from faux enlightenment, why forced “awakenings” fail, and the irreplaceable value of living—not just watching—your story.
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