Reason for Warning: This page contains descriptions and depictions of drug use, which may include sensitive and potentially triggering content. Readers who may be affected by such material are advised to proceed with caution or switch to another page.
Drugcore is an aesthetic based on the cultural representation of underground drug use and its impact on individuals and society. It often depicts the darker aspects of addiction and the lengths to which some people will go to obtain substances. Due to its sensitive nature, this aesthetic can be controversial and is not intended to glorify or encourage drug abuse. Substance abuse poses health risks, and this page should not be interpreted as an endorsement of such behavior. Resources for addiction support and harm reduction are provided.
Visuals[]
Drugcore visuals present a cultural representation of drug use. Images can include memes modified to reference drug consumption. Examples exist where text such as "Keep Calm and Love Heroin" is superimposed on images of intravenous drug use. Depictions of drug administration through non-standard methods, such as placing LSD on the eye, also occur. Visuals sometimes incorporate elements from other aesthetics, though the specific intent of these incorporations is not always clear.
Drugcore visuals can overlap with Traumacore, particularly when drug use is presented as a response to trauma. These instances often depict the self-destructive aspects of drug addiction. References to homelessness, theft, or prostitution as a result of drug dependence are present in some visuals.
Visual representations of drug use within Drugcore extend beyond illicit substances. Alcohol, over-the-counter medication, nutmeg, and cigarettes can appear alongside other drugs. These depictions may include harm reduction information, though glorification of substance abuse is also present.
The Drugcore aesthetic can be found on platforms such as Tumblr and TikTok. On TikTok, videos demonstrating drug use or drug preparation are posted. The stated motivation for such posts is often to achieve viral status.
Media[]
Film[]
- The Basketball Diaries
- Black Metal Veins
- Blow
- Climax
- The Crow: City of Angels
- Dredd
- Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
- Gummo
- Ken Park
- Kids
- Lilya4Ever
- Requiem For A Dream
- Spring Breakers
- Thirteen
- Trainspotting
Television[]
- Breaking Bad
- Dopesick
- Euphoria
- Skins
- Snowfall
- Weeds
- The Wire
Video Games[]
- NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD/NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE
- Class of '09
Resources[]
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please seek help from a reputable resource. The following organizations offer information, support, and treatment options:
- SAMHSA National Helpline:
- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offers a confidential, free, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
- Website: samhsa.gov
- Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA):
- NIDA provides research-based information on drug abuse and addiction.
- Website: nida.nig.gov
- Crisis Text Line:
- If you're in crisis, you can text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the US, anytime, about any type of crisis.
- Website: crisistextline.org
- List of suicide crisis lines
- Wikipedia list of international hotlines dealing with suicide and substance abuse.
Important Note: This page is for informational purposes only and does not endorse or encourage drug use. If you are struggling with substance abuse, please seek professional help.
Gallery[]
![Five lines of cocaine formed on a table, with a text box below it reading "F[*]ck love and do drugs".](/wiki/File:Index420.jpg "Index420.jpg (7 KB)")
