Minor ThreatMinor Threat was an American hardcore punk band, formed in 1980 in Washington, D.C., by vocalist Ian MacKaye and drummer Jeff Nelson. MacKaye and Nelson had played in several other bands together, and recruited bassist Brian Baker and guitarist Lyle Preslar to form Minor Threat. They added a fifth member, Steve Hansgen, in 1982, playing bass, while Baker switched to second guitar.
Hardcore punkHardcore punk (commonly abbreviated to hardcore or hXc) is a punk rock subgenre and subculture that originated in the late 1970s. It is generally faster, harder, and more aggressive than other forms of punk rock music. Its roots can be traced to earlier punk scenes in San Francisco and Southern California which arose as a reaction against the still predominant hippie cultural climate of the time.
Straight Edge (song)"Straight Edge" is a track from Minor Threat's 1981 eponymous debut 7-inch EP, later reissued both as part of the 1984 collection Minor Threat, then as part of 1989's Complete Discography. The song was the inspiration for a movement in the punk subculture known as straight edge.
Punk subcultureAnti-establishment subculture
Recreational drug useUse of drugs with the primary intention to alter the state of consciousnessThe Smokers, a 1636 portrait by Adriaen BrouwerDrinking Man and an Old Smoking Man, an 18th-century portrait by anonymous authorL'Absinthe, an 1876 portrait by Edgar DegasRecreational drug use is the use of one or more psychoactive drugs to induce an altered state of consciousness, either for pleasure or for some other casual purpose or pastime.
Animal rightsAnimal rights is the philosophy according to which many or all sentient animals have moral worth independent of their utility to humans, and their most basic interests—such as avoiding suffering—should be afforded the same consideration as similar interests of human beings. The argument from marginal cases is often used to reach this conclusion.
Prescription drugA prescription drug (also prescription medication, prescription medicine or prescription-only medication) is a pharmaceutical drug that is permitted to be dispensed only to those with a medical prescription. In contrast, over-the-counter drugs can be obtained without a prescription. The reason for this difference in substance control is the potential scope of misuse, from drug abuse to practising medicine without a license and without sufficient education.
TobaccoAgricultural product processed from the leaves of plants in the genus NicotianaShare of adults who smokeTobacco is the common name of several plants in the genus Nicotiana of the family Solanaceae, and the general term for any product prepared from the cured leaves of these plants. Seventy-nine species of tobacco are known, but the chief commercial crop is N. tabacum. The more potent variant N. rustica is also used in some countries.
Casual sexCasual sex is sexual activity that is an alternative to a romantic relationship and implies an absence of commitment, emotional attachment, or familiarity between sexual partners. Examples are sexual activity while casually dating, one-night stands, prostitution or swinging and friends with benefits relationships.
CaffeineCentral nervous system stimulantPharmaceutical compoundClinical dataPronunciation Other namesGuaranineMethyltheobromine1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine7-methyltheophylline TheineAHFS/Drugs.comMonographLicense dataUS DailyMed: CaffeinePregnancycategoryAU: ADependenceliabilityPhysical: Low–moderate (9–30%) Psychological: Low–moderateAddictionliabilityNoneRoutes ofadministrationCommon: By mouth Medical: IntravenousUncommon: Insufflation, rectal, transdermal, topical, buccal, sublingual, inhalationDrug classStimulant;Adenosinergic;Eugeroic;Nootropic;Anxiogenic; Analeptic; PDE inhibitor;DiureticATC codeN06BC01 (WHO) D11AX26 (WHO), V04CG30 (WHO)Legal statusLegal statusAU: UnscheduledBR: UnscheduledCA: UnscheduledDE: UnscheduledNZ: UnscheduledUK: General sales list (GSL, OTC)US: UnscheduledUN: UnscheduledCN: OTCSE: Unscheduled In general legal for all usesPharmacokinetic dataBioavailability99%Protein binding10–36%MetabolismPrimary: CYP1A2Minor: CYP2E1, CYP3A4,CYP2C8, CYP2C9MetabolitesParaxanthine 84%Theobromine 12%Theophylline 4%Onset of action45 minutes–1 hourElimination half-lifeAdults: 3–7 hoursInfants (full term): 8 hoursInfants (premature): 100 hoursDuration of action3–4 hoursExcretionUrine (100%)IdentifiersIUPAC name1,3,7-Trimethyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dioneCAS Number58-08-2PubChemCID2519IUPHAR/BPS407DrugBankDB00201ChemSpider2424UNII3G6A5W338EKEGGD00528ChEBICHEBI:27732ChEMBLChEMBL113NIAID ChemDBnonePDB ligandCFF (PDBe, RCSB PDB)CompTox Dashboard(EPA)DTXSID0020232ECHA InfoCard100.000.329Chemical and physical dataFormulaC8H10N4O2Molar mass194.194 g·mol3D model (JSmol)Interactive imageDensity1.23 g/cmMelting point235 to 238 °C (455 to 460 °F) (anhydrous)SMILESCN1C=NC2=C1C(=O)N(C(=O)N2C)CInChIInChI=1S/C8H10N4O2/c1-10-4-9-6-5(10)7(13)12(3)8(14)11(6)2/h4H,1-3H3Key:RYYVLZVUVIJVGH-UHFFFAOYSA-NData pageCaffeine (data page)Caffeine is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant of the methylxanthine class and is the most commonly consumed psychoactive drug globally.
VeganismVeganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products and the consumption of animal source foods, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals. A person who practices veganism is known as a vegan; the word is also used to describe foods and materials that are compatible with veganism.
PromiscuitySexual behavior Promiscuity is the practice of engaging in sexual activity frequently with different partners or being indiscriminate in the choice of sexual partners. The term can carry a moral judgment. A common example of behavior viewed as promiscuous by many cultures is the one-night stand, and its frequency is used by researchers as a marker for promiscuity. What sexual behavior is considered promiscuous varies between cultures, as does the prevalence of promiscuity.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.