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Research from Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education Yields New Study Findings on Addiction Research (In search of inspiration: Psychoactive substances in jazz history).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2025. P. 721 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on a study examining the influence of psychoactive substances on the lives and careers of jazz musicians. Conducted by the Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, the research highlights the historical association between jazz and drug use, noting that many renowned musicians, such as Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday, struggled with addiction. The study reviews literature from various databases and identifies factors such as performance pressures and societal attitudes that contributed to substance abuse within the jazz community. It concludes that while drug use was once central to jazz culture, it has since shifted to other music genres like rock and hip-hop. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2025/08, p721
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:187364974
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