P O P C U LT U R E
T h e G r e at
D ru g Ru s h
Rebellion, drugs. It may be the festive
season. But don't let the fun fool you.
D
rugs have always been a major concern
in society and have invaded the streets
of South Africa. Today they pose an even
greater threat as drugs no longer have
to lurk behind shady corners. The drug
enterprise is cheekier and dirtier than ever.
A study conducted throughout South Africa by the
Institute for Special Populations Research identified
factors contributing to rising levels of drug abuse. New
factors that did not exist 5 years ago included rapid
modernisation, a decline of traditional and social
relationships as well as absorbant borders.
Who hit it first?
Drug ‘dabbling’
‘Cocaine on the sink and I’m so about it. I might roll
up in a tank. Cause my chain came from Cuba got a
lock up on the link.” – ASAP Rocky.
The increased growth of idolisation has become
noticeably unhealthy due to the explosion of media
attention on celebrities.They influence the lifestyles
of ‘pop-culturalists’ causing many to live, behave and
rebel as they do.
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In the season of ‘living it up’- the air is reminiscent of
immortality with barrels of adrenaline waiting to be
utilised in chasing some crazy adventure. The offering
of drugs without a flinch from the user or even the
slightest reaction from onlookers is the new norm
within social mingling. But is it really as simple as
getting high, getting drunk and recovering the next
day? Don’t let the ‘experimental buzz’ fool you, there
are many reasons why you might regret it.
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