r/straightedge • u/xLNBx • Jun 02 '21
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/charcanaa • 6h ago
can we PLEASE start calling it straight edge day rather than edge day im fucking begging
no fest to go to today :[ but im hitting up my local venue in less than a week
stay strong and stay sober
r/straightedge • u/Lil-Bean- • 1h ago
Made this shirt and thought today was the perfect day to wear it. And Halloween makeup.
r/straightedge • u/ReignInBlood666 • 5h ago
we dropped some over the top straight edge shirts for today. super limited so i hope you get one 😊
r/straightedge • u/HahaKoalas • 3h ago
digging No Cure so far, plug some pics i’m trying to cop some new stuff
r/straightedge • u/ArchDukeNemesis • 4h ago
r/straightedge • u/TaxStraight6606 • 5h ago
Happy Edgh day everyone 🤟🏻 any plans today? I've been edgh myself for about 3 years best choice I ever made.
r/straightedge • u/vannabeaudy • 3h ago
This is my 2nd year since finding out about straight edge, it is what was lacking in my life. Unfortunately there is no scene where I am from or anywhere near me so I have only got you’s to wish happy SXE day too!
r/straightedge • u/Safe-Selection-1308 • 1h ago
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Who are your favorite metallic straight edge hardcore bands?
There was a time when only traditional sounding hardcore was accepted within straight edge circles. Scott Crouse reflects on why Earth Crisis pushed back against that.
#earthcrisis #straightedge #pantera #whitezonbie #thetandfpodcast
https://www.youtube.com/live/gznGXWTPWw8?is=1KhMIT5L_z1YTs-K
T&F INSTAGRAM
r/straightedge • u/Safe-Selection-1308 • 3h ago
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Happy Edge Day! Who or what influenced you to take up the straight edge path?
Karl Buechner (EARTH CRISIS, FREYA, APOCALYPSE TRIBE) talks about economic struggles influencing drug and alcohol use in the region and why he wanted no part of that.
#edgeday #earthcrisis #straightedge #hardcore #thetandfpodcast
https://www.youtube.com/live/PfAkBcUhBhw?is=uI1cUXeGnjItbNqG
r/straightedge • u/Environmental-Idea9 • 7h ago
Title is loosely related but I couldn't think of any better way to put it.
Some niceness for edge day! I'm going to be DJing an event my friend is putting on later this month and they were talking about the custom cocktails etc and I mentioned/reminded them about how it's kinda no use me knowing about them and their first response was "well I can always tell the bar staff to make alcohol free versions of them all" and it was a nice moment of realisation for someone like me who only recently claimed edge that I've surrounded myself with friends who might not share the same lifestyle as me, will always support mine without hesitation.
Sorry if it's a bit rambly for the sub but I just thought a nice anecdote goes a long way every now and then.
r/straightedge • u/GrindcoreBebop • 1h ago
What up guys,
I want to welcome you to my seemingly endless quest of trying to find one of these hoodies or shirts. The tour it was sold at swung right around me in no man's land (Southern Oregon). I have harassed the band, only to then completely miss when they rereleased it on their website (pic related).
If there is anyone out there, hearing my call into the endless void of wanting this hoodie who would be willing to sell me one in a 2XL or higher (oversized for life) just know you would be bringing life altering joy and extreme years long hyperfixation to a satisfying end for your humble friend here.
Willing to pay something dumb for one. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
[hoodie in question: Straight Edge Warfare Hoodie by NO CURE]
r/straightedge • u/DescriptionOne6725 • 14h ago
Doesn’t matter if they’re small och big and it doesn’t matter what genre it is
Rn I mostly listen to Throwdown, Uniform Choice, Minor Threat, Youth Of Today, Judge, Gorilla Biscuits
r/straightedge • u/x-butcher-x • 20h ago
Thought this was a rather fitting choice hahaha
r/straightedge • u/db_blast7 • 1d ago
Also been playing some fugazi and other artists as students come in the room.
Love this holiday lol
r/straightedge • u/Hesi_Pull-up_Jimmer • 1d ago
Looks like Colin from Hardlore/God’s Hate/Twitching Tongues is starting a record label exclusively for straight edge bands. First release is tonight by a new band called ALIVE! PlanXRecords.com
r/straightedge • u/XbrainrotX • 1d ago
Show next month at Lowdown in Chicago. Dysform, Staring Contest, Cueball, Pure Joy, BadGuy. 15 bucks 7 pm
r/straightedge • u/Legitimate-Level6944 • 22h ago
It was definitely an edge album. It was released in 2024/25. The cover was a red and tan color way, with a pic of the guitarist! It’s insanely sick, and I’m so annoyed that I can’t find it.
r/straightedge • u/revenantofnj • 1d ago
I just listened to Cleansing for the first time recently. It's hard to imagine why such an anthemic group would split so suddenly after arguably their best work. I've read that some of the members have since moved onto new projects like Temple Guard, but what exactly happened to xRepentancex?
r/straightedge • u/PiccoloLivid704 • 1d ago
What’s the morality of working in a pub and doing everything except pouring drinks?
r/straightedge • u/Complex_Ad5205 • 1d ago
my three year relationship just ended this week and I’m actually doing ok but obviously still sad, pls drop your favorite songs for being happy on your own :)
