They also dealt with substance abuse problems pretty heavily, in a way that feels more real than I've come to expect from TV, even today. It's hard to watch Mi

They also dealt with substance abuse problems pretty heavily, in a way that feels more real than I've come to expect from TV, even today. It's hard to watch Michael Garibaldi's relapses and struggles with alcohol, or the Doctor's growing addiction to space-speed, because it hits a little close to home. But the topic is handled seriously, and not half-assed with some maudlin DARE-inspired moralistic tone.