Substances
CategoryWhy We Like Substances
People always say, “Alcoholism runs in my family.” Usually this is met with, “Mine too.” Everyone has an alcoholic sibling, uncle, gra..
Ode to Whiskey: A Journey
When I got back from a backpacking trip to England in 2008, I decided I would start drinking whiskey. It was as simple as that. Here’s..
Do’s and Don’ts of Day Drinking
Do: Start with An Appropriate “Morning Drink”
When you first start day drinking with people, everyone’s sober and still has somethi..
Pros and Cons of Adderall Abuse
Pros:
-When drinking, it cancels out annoying side effects like memory loss, sleepiness and the inability to hold a coherent talk w..
Is Nicotine Gum Worth It?
I’m pretty ambivalent about being addicted to $60 nicotine gum.
I mean, on the one hand, chewing this gum lessens the chance that m..
In Defense of Menthols
I don’t think I’ve ever heard a more beautiful defense of menthol cigarettes than when the bearded lady at the B.P. across from my old..
A Guide to Explaining Poppers to a Noob
My first experience with poppers was at a gay friend’s house. We were all sitting around drinking and he pulled out a tiny little bott..
What The Names of Commonly-Abused Prescription Pills Make Me Think They Would Do
Oxycontin: This is one of those round cotton discs covered in pimple-killing acid. Popular with boys who work at pizza delivery places..
Rereading Your Favorite Book
Of the five copies of your favorite book in your bookcase, only one is actually for reading. It’s dog-eared and highlighted. Its spine is ..
Drugs I’ve Never Taken, and What I Think Will Happen If I Take Them at Pitchfork
Meth: All my teeth immediately fall out and I throw myself into a mosh pit during Das Racist’s set. When the set ends, I’m found energ..
Summer Drinks: What’s In, What’s Out
In
Vodka shots with chasers. The perfect way to keep track of your alcohol consumption: just count the shots. Efficient, cheap (if ..
Cool Ways Humans Could Evolve to Be the Number One Best Species
Developing pointy fingertips: Once our fingertips narrow to pen-like points, we shall conquer touch screen interfaces. iPhones can get..