The Rise and Influence of the Straight-Edge Movement

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This chapter explores the emergence and popularity of the straight-edge movement in the punk rock and hardcore scenes of the early 1980s. It discusses the personal experiences of individuals who discovered straight-edge as a way to live life on their own terms, abstaining from alcohol, drugs, and tobacco. The chapter also examines the decline in drinking habits among young people, the influence of social media, and the potential benefits of reducing alcohol consumption.

The start of a new year is increasingly a time when people choose to abstain from drinking for a month. We’re using the moment as an opportunity to revisit an episode from last year, about new health guidelines in Canada that raise questions about whether there’s any safe amount of alcohol to consume.

This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Efim Shapiro, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.

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