Drug and Alcohol Use Among Musicians

The diversity of the music population requires clinical and psychological flexibility to address their needs and concerns. These concerns include, but are not limited to, performance anxiety, drug and alcohol abuse, communication, goal setting, perfectionism and stress. Researchers at the Texas Center for Music and Medicine are identifying variables associated with why and when many musicians experience these career threatening problems.

Current investigations are designed to determine the effectiveness of educational strategies that incorporate music education initiatives designed to counter the perception of drug and alcohol abuse among middle school music students. Funding for this project is currently being sought.