Addiction and the Arts: Why Creatives Struggle More with Substance Abuse

Addiction and the Arts: Why Creatives Struggle More with Substance Abuse

You might think that creatives—people who express themselves through art, writing, music, and photo—would be less prone to substance abuse than the average person. After all, these activities are all about expressing oneself artistically and communicating with others, right? Wrong. Many creative professionals struggle with substance abuse more than the average person. This may come…