Van Gogh and Absinthe: Exploring the Artist's Relationship with Alcohol

Yes, Vincent van Gogh was addicted to inhalants, particularly absinthe. Absinthe is a highly alcoholic spirit flavored with anise and other herbs. Van Gogh began drinking absinthe in the 1880s, and it quickly became a major part of his life. He would often drink large amounts of absinthe, and it is believed that this contributed to his mental health problems and eventual suicide.