Exit Wounds

"...precinct. Soon enough, Boyd is sniffing out some stolen heroin, corrupt cops, and the precinct's female watch commander (Law..."

March 23, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Bad Blood

Did the Austin Police Department Shut Down an Investigation of Its Own Cops?

"...spinoff of sorts from the Caballo Negro operation, where heroin trafficker R.G. López -- a former private investigator and..."

Feb. 16, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Take Me to the River

Rock & Roll Books

"...make guest appearances, the dependably destructive villain here is heroin, and plenty of it. The highs were high, the..."

Dec. 29, 2000 Books Feature by Jay Hardwig

Faith Healers

A look inside the Teen Challenge faith-based drug treatment in Fort Worth suggests that there are problems with Christian drug rehab programs.

"...middle-class, mostly with some religious background, all former alcoholics, heroin or cocaine addicts, or victims of -- in the..."

Dec. 15, 2000 News Feature by Emily Pyle

The Big Picture

Fall Movie Preview

"...Dream So do we really need another movie about heroin? But wait: Darren Aronofsky, who wowed critics and annoyed..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Jesus' Son

"...and their drugs (described in the Velvet Underground song “Heroin,” from which the phrase “Jesus' son” comes, as being..."

July 7, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Hi-Line

"...star of those provocative “This is your brain on heroin” PSAs, seems to be underplaying a bit here, although..."

June 9, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

From Here to Eternity

The only punk rock band that mattered, and why they still do

"...control. Headon was well on his way to a heroin habit, while Jones' ego was becoming a problem as..."

May 19, 2000 Music Feature by Jerry Renshaw

The Sick Jock Guide

Marion Winik has discovered yet another addiction, but this time, she probably won't quit. The Sick Jock Guide outlines her 10-step plan to late-life fitness.

"...1. Make exercise a habit like a heroin habit. Do it because it hurts, and you can't..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Features Feature by Marion Winik

Postmarks

Duke Still Had It

"...where you have a methadone clinic, you have former heroin addicts and ongoing heroin addicts, attempting to make the..."

May 14, 1999 Column

Day Dream

"...underwent to kick the habit -- swapping methadone for heroin -- was nearly as restrictive as the drug itself...."

April 30, 1999 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

Get It While You Can

"...in print since her death in 1970 from a heroin overdose -- excellent biographies of Joplin are available by..."

March 19, 1999 Books Feature

Another Day in Paradise

"...film that sent Larry Clark back to his old heroin habit, and watching the four leads slog through a..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Fatal Error

Hooked on Drug Money

"...come concealed within legitimate cargo. Nearly 100% of all heroin shipped to the United States last year flowed through..."

Dec. 25, 1998 News Feature by Monte Paulsen

Weird Bands From Texas

"...Back home, Trance released the Cherubs' Heroin Man, one of the best local releases of 1994...."

Nov. 20, 1998 Music Feature by Greg Beets

The Boxer

"...will have alternatives to their dismal pastimes of shooting heroin and Protestants. He'd also like to sort a few..."

Jan. 9, 1998 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Live Through This!

The Semi-Annual Rock & Roll Round-up

"...persona, or perhaps whenever trouble dictates it (i.e. "the heroin problem" and the resulting backlash and successive kinderwhore-to-Versace transformation)...."

Dec. 5, 1997 Books Feature

Post Marks

Muddying the Waters

"...Arnold mentions that "Kevin" of Skinny Puppy died of heroin, among other musicians who shared the same fate...."

Nov. 7, 1997 Column

Postscripts

Shuttle Carnage Looms

"...SH130 will no more relieve congestion than using more heroin will alleviate heroin addiction. We've built all the big..."

Aug. 22, 1997 Column

Pink Flamingos

Singing sphincters, Edie the Egg Lady, Divine as the "filthiest person alive," and the now-legendary dog shit scene: All are part of Waters' first underground success.

"...of their home and have a sideline in playground heroin sales (not to mention hairstyles that redefine the word..."

May 23, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Con Safos

Keith Ferguson's Legacy

"...because for 30 of his 50 years, Ferguson shot heroin...."

May 9, 1997 Music Feature by Dan Forte

Beautiful Loser

Keith Ferguson: No Apologies, No Regrets

"...of the old pachucos, time-honored Mexican families who dealt heroin to Texas Hill Country junkies for decades in relative..."

May 9, 1997 Music Feature by Josh Alan Friedman

Missive to the Ending Year

Letters at 3AM

"...consequences is itself a consequence of no mean size. Heroin, TV, surfing the Net -- I don't see much..."

Jan. 3, 1997 Column by Michael Ventura

The Second Coming

Doyle Bramhall II Blows Into Town

"...Bramhall seemed to stop caring about hiding a budding heroin addiction. Bramhall was never really outgoing or funny before..."

Oct. 25, 1996 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Frisk

"...body disposal after shooting up their victim (Arquette) with heroin and engaging in some group sex. Surprisingly, this extremely..."

July 12, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Dancing About Architecture

No Lucky Horseshoe for Al

"...Al Jourgensen has gotten off the hook from that heroin possession rap he was hit with at his Marble..."

Oct. 13, 1995 Music Column

Bad Boys

"...fund-assisted Lothario who must recover $150 million worth of heroin stolen from their precinct's evidence locker in what's obviously..."

April 7, 1995 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Meet the Feebles

"...by manager Bletch the Walrus (who's busy masterminding colossal heroin deals when he's not out on the links or..."

April 8, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Sugar Hill

"...cliché: two young brothers (Snipes, Wright) in the City's heroin trade in conflict with their Mob suppliers, each other,..."

March 4, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Fresh

"...a dangerous pair of neighborhood drug dealers (Esteban deals heroin, Corky keeps up with crack) who both look on..."

Sept. 2, 1992 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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