Candy
Candy

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Candy

The 'high' of shared substance-use and the sense of community it brings amongst teens.

Drip and Static
Drip and Static

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Drip and Static

Seeking relief and sense of familiarity in pain

Guard Dog
Guard Dog

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Guard Dog

The state of hyper-caution to prepare for unexpected threats/danger

Junkie
Junkie

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Junkie

Counteracting emotional numbness by chasing adrenaline spike

Lunch
Lunch

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Lunch

The sensory overload of overconsumption manifested from emotional suppression/repression

Mr. Moon
Mr. Moon

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Mr. Moon

Finding solace and refuge in isolation in response to overwhelming environments

Sipping Smoke
Sipping Smoke

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Sipping Smoke

Falling into codependent relationships to distract from inner/external chaos

Spilled Words
Spilled Words

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Spilled Words

Coping with one's inner insecurities by masking through lies

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Jinkita .

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“Rush depicts troubled youths in different states of unhinged euphoria from their corresponding coping mechanisms. This series counteracts punishing "problematic" children/teens by celebrating their...” [More]