This is a series that wallows in cruelty and self-loathing.

Young Patrick is physically, sexually and psychologically abused by his father; adult Patrick engages in a variety of self-destructive behavior.

Oral sex between two adults is implied; as a child, Patrick is sexually abused by his father

Many instances of "f--k;" "s--t."

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Patrick is a drug addict and uses heroin, cocaine, and Quaaludes, in addition to cigarette smoking and lots of drinking.