Addiction Collection

Hogarth, Gin Lane. A political print supporting a ministerial measure against the unlimited sale of gin (which later became the Gin Act)

Gin Lane, 1751. Artist: William Hogarth
Gin Lane, 1751.The scene is the St Giles slums. A child falls to its death from the arms of its drunk mother who sits with ulcerated legs. A skeletal figure holds an empty glass

Coffee beans and grounds forming a heart shape

Gin Lane, February 1, 1751. Creator: William Hogarth
Gin Lane, February 1, 1751

Dangers of alcoholism, conceptual image

Labor Ipse Voluptas, 1869. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
Labor Ipse Voluptas, 1869. The perils of smoking are highlighted in this cartoon. Tobacco affects how a man looks, and his energy levels. From Punch, or the London Charivari, May 22, 1869

Fire Glass
Cognac glass with fire around the glass - the mood is muted and the background is a dark wallpaper

No smoking signs are seen on a table in a sign shop in Vienna, Austria March 8, 2018. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

Coffee Mess
Flying coffee cups with saucer, dynamic splashes and falling sugar cubes on a black background. Drinking coffee concept.. Dina Belenko

Pop singer and actress Marianne Faithfull who has recently left bexley Hospital, after being cured of heroin addiction is pictured here with her new boyfriend Oliver Musker, aged 23

Illustration photo of cigarettes
Cigarettes are seen in this May 24, 2017 illustration photo. To match Special Report PMI-WHO/FCTC REUTERS/Thomas White/Illustration TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Cigarette with smoke and a skull, smoking kills, symbolic image of death from smoking, Germany

Cat-hacker
The cat is sitting on a couch and staring at his laptop. There is a computer mouse next to him. This mouse looks like a real mouse.. Iryna Kuznetsova (Iridi)

roasted coffee beans
engin akyurt

The Jockey's Club
3735530 The Jockey's Club by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting the Jockey's Club by Harry Furniss. Harry Furniss (1854-1925) an Irish artist and illustrator

Lady with Hat; Dame mit Hut, (gouache on paper)
655887 Lady with Hat; Dame mit Hut, (gouache on paper) by Scheiber, Hugo (1873-1950); 69x49 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady with Hat; Dame mit Hut. Hugo Scheiber (1873-1950)

Victorian cautionary illustration against drinking alcohol (litho)
3245453 Victorian cautionary illustration against drinking alcohol (litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

The Smokers Rebellion (The Edict of William the Testy) (oil on canvas)
1147128 The Smokers Rebellion (The Edict of William the Testy) (oil on canvas) by Boughton, George Henry (1833-1905); 56.5x81.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Bottle, Plate VIII, The bottle has done its work - it has destroyed the infant
STC169287 The Bottle, Plate VIII, The bottle has done its work - it has destroyed the infant and the mother, it has brought the son and daughter to vice and to the streets

Gentlemen gathered in the smoking room smoking their after dinner cigars
865526 Gentlemen gathered in the smoking room smoking their after dinner cigars. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch, London 1886

The Alcoholic, Father Mathias; A la Boutique, Chateau du Bosc: Le Buveur, Le Pere Mathias
652515 The Alcoholic, Father Mathias; A la Boutique, Chateau du Bosc: Le Buveur, Le Pere Mathias, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Toulouse-Lautrec

The Drunkards Progress, 1826 (litho)
1078604 The Drunkards Progress, 1826 (litho) by Barber, John Warner (1798-1885); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The Bottle, Plate V, Cold, misery and want destroy their youngest child
STC169284 The Bottle, Plate V, Cold, misery and want destroy their youngest child: they console themselves with the bottle, 1847 (engraving) by Cruikshank

The Bottle, Plate II, He is discharged from his employment for drunkenness
STC169281 The Bottle, Plate II, He is discharged from his employment for drunkenness: they pawn their clothes to supply the bottle, 1847 (engraving) by Cruikshank

Just that good
Flying coffee with espresso and fire, levitation with flames, warm tones. Dina Belenko

the pill
Yaroslav Vasiliev-Apostol

Nicotine Junkie
mario grobenski - psychodaddy

Alcoholism
Victoria Glinka

Alcoholism. The hand of help
Victoria Glinka

Alcoholism. The drowning
Victoria Glinka

Unreachable sweets
Tower of white coffee cups with a ladder, macaroons, splash and coffee drops on a dark background. Indulgence concept. Action food photography.. Dina Belenko

Coffee Balloons
Bouquet of white coffee cups with splashes, looking like a bunch of balloons on a black background. Dynamic still life with barista hand. Greeting card.. Dina Belenko

FASHION VICTIM
Adela Lia Rusu

Perfectly Balanced Coffee
Cup of coffee and a small jug of milk balancing on a long spoon on the tip of a finger. Barista making a balanced latte. Creative coffee concept on a black background.. Dina Belenko

loop - fear of missing out
Gaia Rampon

JAPAN 8
Japan/ Tokyo/ Shinjuku Japanese man is gambling at electronic machine

JAPAN 7
Japan/ Tokyo/ Shinjuku/ Kabuki-cho Japanese people are betting on electronic gambling machines

JAPAN 21
Japan/ Tokyo/ Shinjuku Japanese young people in front of screens are playing soccer video game

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"Exploring the Depths of Addiction: A Journey through Art and Symbolism" In Hogarth's iconic masterpiece, "Gin Lane, " painted in 1751, we witness a haunting portrayal of addiction's grip on society. The dark alleys and despair-filled faces serve as a stark reminder of the destructive power that substances can hold over our lives. As we shift our gaze to a heart-shaped formation made from coffee beans and grounds, we are reminded that addiction comes in many forms, and is not limited to illicit drugs but can also manifest through seemingly harmless habits like caffeine consumption. The dried opium poppies depicted in another artwork symbolize the allure and danger associated with opioid addiction. These delicate flowers have long been used for their sedative properties, leading individuals down a treacherous path towards dependency. Moving forward in time, an American movie poster from the 1940s boldly advertises "Cocaine: The Thrill That Kills. " This striking image serves as a chilling reminder of how substance abuse has been glamorized throughout history while hiding its devastating consequences. A conceptual image depicting the dangers of alcoholism further emphasizes how they are consume one's life entirely. It reminds us that even legal substances like alcohol can lead to ruin if consumed irresponsibly or excessively. Returning once again to Hogarth's "Gin Lane, " we witness scenes filled with debauchery and decay. This timeless piece captures the essence of societal collapse caused by addictive behaviors—a poignant warning against falling into such traps ourselves. In Charles Samuel Keene's work titled "Labor Ipse Voluptas" created in 1869, we see laborers seeking solace in drink after enduring exhausting hardships. This depiction highlights how addiction often becomes an escape from pain or suffering—an illusionary source of pleasure amidst adversity. Fire glass symbolizes both warmth and destruction simultaneously—much like addiction itself.