Does NOT glorify drug use.

Rating: Null/10 (9 December 2001)

The utterly clueless Bob Dole proclaimed, while running for President in 1996, that this movie glorified heroin abuse.
It should be obvious to anyone who actually views this movie that it is a resounding condemnation of the "heroin lifestyle."
What a great movie, though. Top-notch performances all around, and don't forget it's Ewan Macgregor's (well-deserved) breakthrough role.
Very strong subject matter, but if you can handle graphic drug use, and detailed depictions of its aftermath, you are advised to see this movie.