<P> Straight edge ( sometimes abbreviated sXe or signified by XXX or X ) is a subculture of hardcore punk whose adherents refrain from using alcohol , tobacco and other recreational drugs , in reaction to the excesses of punk subculture . For some , this extends to refraining from engaging in promiscuous sex , following a vegetarian or vegan diet or not using caffeine or prescription drugs . The term straight edge was adopted from the 1981 song `` Straight Edge '' by the hardcore punk band Minor Threat . </P>
<P> Straight edge ( sometimes abbreviated sXe or signified by XXX or X ) is a subculture of hardcore punk whose adherents refrain from using alcohol , tobacco and other recreational drugs , in reaction to the excesses of punk subculture . For some , this extends to refraining from engaging in promiscuous sex , following a vegetarian or vegan diet or not using caffeine or prescription drugs . The term straight edge was adopted from the 1981 song `` Straight Edge '' by the hardcore punk band Minor Threat . </P>
where did the term straight edge come from
where did the term straight edge come from
adopted from the 1981 song `` Straight Edge '' by the hardcore punk band Minor Threat
adopted from the 1981 song `` Straight Edge '' by the hardcore punk band Minor Threat