Pawel Kuczynski has really hit the nail on the head with this thought-provoking piece. This artwork suggests that drug abuse leads us to create another human within us, which is like a child constantly needing to be fed. When a child cries or is fussing, our first thought is how long ago the child had something to eat.
Similarly, drug addicts constantly feel the need to get some drugs in their system, to help keep the child down. It allows them to control the fuss their body is making and help get a little peace. However, the addiction is strong and keeps asking for more, and we keep feeding it; thinking it will make things better. This piece really points out the key issues drug addicts go through, and something we need to consider when addressing issues of addiction.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.