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“Oxyana”: A Harrowing Glimpse into America’s Opioid Epidemic
By Carter Davies for Sober Standard “Oxyana,” directed by Sean Dunne, is not a film you simply “watch.” It’s an experience that burrows under your skin, a stark and unflinching portrait of a community in rural West Virginia ravaged by the opioid crisis, specifically OxyContin. Released in 2013, the film serves as a chilling prelude…
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5 Ways to Find Sober Friends
5 Ways to Ditch the Booze Buddies & Score Sober Friends. You’ve decided to get sober and realise you know no one that doesn’t drink… Don’t worry we have you covered. Okay, let’s be real. Suddenly sober-curious or fully committed to the alcohol-free life? Awesome! But… crickets… where the heck do you find people who aren’t perpetually attached…
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The National’s “Graceless” The Perfect Anthem for Sobriety and Recovery?
Music has an uncanny ability to mirror the complexities of the human experience, often transcending the artist’s original intent to become something deeply personal for the listener. The National’s hauntingly beautiful song “Graceless” is one such track.
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Why Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Works: Science, Accessibility, and Community-Driven Recovery
Discover why AA remains a cornerstone of addiction recovery—backed by science, free for all, and rooted in community. Learn how its universal accessibility and proven efficacy make it a lifeline worldwide.
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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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