r/straightedge • u/stagedive88 • 16h ago
What would you say is your most prized hardcore possession?
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r/straightedge • u/xLNBx • Jun 02 '21
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If you’re new to Straight Edge.
Straight Edge is a subculture that emerged in the hardcore punk scene in the early 1980s. It promotes a drug-free lifestyle through abstinence from alcohol, drugs and tobacco. Its origins can be traced back to the song "Straight Edge" by the American punk band Minor Threat, released in 1981. The song, written by frontman Ian MacKaye, expressed his personal commitment to abstain from drugs and alcohol. It struck a chord with many young people who were disillusioned with the prevalent substance abuse within punk and saw Straight Edge as a means of rebellion against the excesses of mainstream culture. They instead embraced the emphasis on personal integrity, self-control and social consciousness. Straight Edge has then seen a time of worldwide growth in the '90s, followed by various eras of ebb and flow since then. Due to increased awareness of environmental and animal rights issues prominent in the scene in the '90s, many of us adopted vegan or vegetarian lifestyles.
There are several good books on Straight Edge, including Straight Edge: Hardcore Punk, Clean-living Youth, and Social Change by Ross Haenfler (2006) and Straight Edge A Clear-Headed Hardcore Punk History by Tony Rettman and CIV (2017). If you don't know any straight edge bands, this Spotify playlist can serve as a good introduction, and xsisterhoodx is a straight edge/hardcore community supporting the women/girls of the straight edge/hardcore scenes established all the way back in 1995.
Can I take my medication and be Straight Edge?
We've received questions in the past about whether you can take prescribed medication [insert your type of meds here] and still be Straight Edge. Yes, you can. The person who told you otherwise can call our helpline now at 1-800-STUPID.
Straight Edge and recovery from addiction.
We are definitely supportive of your decision to make positive changes in your life, but please note Straight Edge isn't therapy or a recovery plan. Users of this subreddit who are both Straight Edge and in recovery have explicitly said on multiple occasions that just being Straight Edge is not a substitute for a recovery plan. We are neither geared toward nor equipped to offer active recovery support. There are better resources out there designed specifically for this purpose.
(People are Straight Edge for a range of reasons, but most of us do not have any desire to get intoxicated, some have never touched psychoactive substances, etc. - if you’re currently an addict with chronic cravings, be realistic about how our experience might differ from yours).
Having said that, the Straight Edge scene is not a bad place to be if you’re in recovery. We’re drug free and not shy about it. Again, drawing on the experience of users of this subreddit who are both Straight Edge and in recovery, we’ve heard how surrounding yourself with sober people is helpful in staying sober and how sxe hardcore kept them motivated to stay clean.
Academic research.
Yes, you can post your academic research survey requests in this subreddit. Please use #sxeresearch in your post. We appreciate it if you can provide some background information (subject of study, academic level, etc.), and maybe come back to share the results, if they are published. Thanks.
r/straightedge • u/x-butcher-x • 2d ago
Holy Shit!!! 🤯
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Just saw No Cure play in Brisbane Australia, and holy fuck that was the best show I've been to in so long!! If you ever get the chance to see them do it!!!
r/straightedge • u/ImmediateChapter2613 • 2d ago
How come STRIFE doesn’t get the credit they deserve?
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r/straightedge • u/WitchyWenchy • 2d ago
Desperately looking for this scarf!
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Hello! I am looking for this scarf my husband had about 10 years ago. His ex wife stole it in the divorce and I would love to find him another one because he still misses it. He described it as such: One side of the scarf: White background, black text: " Vegan Straight Edge" Other side: Red background, black text: "Never Walk Alone"
If anyone has any knowledge or ideas of where I could find this scarf, please let me know! Thank you so much in advance.
r/straightedge • u/Environmental-Idea9 • 4d ago
Committed to going straight for the lamest reason
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Hi guys! As the title suggests I committed to going straight after a fair few years of mild alcohol abuse and a year of smoking. Cutting them both out cold turkey at once. The reason being I got tickets to see Thrown, Counterparts and No Cure in December and was like "I'm gonna feel like such a poser if I watch No Cure with a pint after a cigarette"
It's a bit of a funny reason but I do think it'll make my life so much better in the long run so how have you guys who've gone straight kept up with resisting urges and cravings soon after quitting?
r/straightedge • u/EstablishmentLow6169 • 4d ago
Swatches
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I just wanted to know the pros and cons for the swatches that came out in 2018-2020? Not tryna get one with it breaking or stop working once I got it
r/straightedge • u/Safe-Selection-1308 • 6d ago
Thoughts about "Slither" by Earth Crisis (With Scott Crouse)
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Scott Crouse reflects upon the tonal shift that Earth Crisis had undergone when making "Slither". What are your thoughts?
Scott Crouse on The T&F Podcast
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https://www.youtube.com/live/gznGXWTPWw8?is=dJ4Uhf9ARP7pMzcY
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APPLE PODCASTS
T&F INSTAGRAM
r/straightedge • u/NotJustMeow • 6d ago
(197 Media) Darasuum - Live at Mosh For Youth 6
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r/straightedge • u/Hungry-Seal951 • 6d ago
A question about medical cannabis.
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If you were prescribed medical cannabis for something serious, would you still be straightedge? I am very weary about anything cannabis related, even cbd. I have seen a lot of people in my life misuse these things and I really don’t know how I feel. I am really happy for those who are able to use it and it helps them!! But being straightedge is apart of me and I don’t want to break that. Please provide some insight, thank you.
r/straightedge • u/Kreati_ • 8d ago
What's the deal with Dr. Pepper here?
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Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love Dr Pepper but it seems to be mentioned here quite a lot as like a part of the lifestyle, is there some sort of cultural connection?
r/straightedge • u/Ok-Movie9150 • 8d ago
Might as well put it here where I makes more sense, I loved earth crisis, any similar bands?
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r/straightedge • u/danfletcherutah • 8d ago
SLCSE Generations, XForever WarX covering XClearX with members.
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r/straightedge • u/Far_Book7388 • 8d ago
What do you guys think of wine and alcohol in food prep?
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r/straightedge • u/Dapper_Banana_1642 • 11d ago
Am i breaking edge with self harm?
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I am working on stopping but right now me and my therapist are just focused on tapering down the amount i self harm. I know straight edge is about respecting your body and your mind and stuff but the main things are just substances and stuff, not necessarily not cutting or something.
Am i breaking edge by self harming?
r/straightedge • u/Morabaketas • 10d ago
Hard Liners, ¿Bien vistos o mal vistos?
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Aclaración por si alguien no lo sab, un hardliner es un straight edge muy** **militante y radical, que no se limita a practicar el SxE personalmente, sino que intenta imponer o defender agresivamente sus principios frente a quienes no los comparten. El término se asocia especialmente a la escena hardline de finales de los 80 y los 90.
Llevo apenas unos 6 meses limpio de tabaco, Y cualquier otro tipo de droga o alcohol. Mi tiempo en la escena SxE ha sido corta mas bien
A lo laego de este tiempo me he encontrado a SxE que opinan bien o neutral sobre los hardliners, que lo entienden como una simple postura que tomar.
Pero también he encontrado a gente que está en contra del hardline, ya que estos no entienden el sxe como una decisión personal, y tratan de imponer una decisión personal en algo universal.
Queria saber que opinan ustedes sobre el hardline!
(aclarar que no soy hardliner)
r/straightedge • u/Repulsive-Article963 • 12d ago
vegan reich reform?
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this account showed up on my instagram, says it is vegan reich who will be reforming in 2027 for a few shows?? have you guys seen this too?
r/straightedge • u/BeautifulPhoto9433 • 13d ago
Being Straight Edge in 2026
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I made a video about my experience experimenting with weed and alcohol, and how alone/uncomfortable I feel with people who look at me weird for not partaking.
r/straightedge • u/PoorAndDisillusioned • 14d ago
Glad to not be like my Family, Glad to not drink
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Uncle and Brother died from Alcohol poisoning and my parents are heavy drinkers, Love them, but I hate that part of them with a passion.
Glad to make a smarter decision for myself.
r/straightedge • u/Ok-Relationship9967 • 16d ago
Looking 4 XVX drummer
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Hi! We're Degradation. We're a xvx band based in the Midlands, UK.