Musicians Are Battling Addiction Amid the Pandemic
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It’s not exactly news that the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on society’s collective mental health, and those negative effects have been particularly pronounced among those already struggling with existing conditions, including addictions and eating disorders. In July, the
New York Timesreported drug related deaths had risen by about 13 percent, and earlier this month, comedian John Mulaney made headlines for entering rehab after a drug and alcohol abuse relapse.
Musicians may be particularly at risk for addiction and relapse amid the pandemic, according to a recent