Justin Hawkins Rides Again

23: Alcoholism & The Music Industry: Opening Up About My Struggle with Addiction

What role does alcohol play in the music industry? Is it possible to work in this industry sober? Why do so many musicians end up fighting battles with addiction? I try to open up a bit about my struggles with alcoholism in today's episode, though I'm still a little guarded around that for variety of reason that I will reveal.  
 
If you're struggling with alcohol or feel it's not playing a good role in your life, or with your mental health in general check out some of these links 
 
MusiCares: <a href="https://www.musicares.org/get-help/addiction-recovery">https://www.musicares.org/get-help/addiction-recovery</a> 
<a href="https://www.smartrecovery.org/">https://www.smartrecovery.org/</a> 
<a href="https://www.samaritans.org/">https://www.samaritans.org/</a>

Justin Hawkins Rides Again is where I’ll be discussing what it’s really like to be part of the lauded and loathed music industry. I'll be talking about the pitfalls of being part of this fickle business, how to navigate it, the highs and lows and what the future could hold for this volatile and beautiful art form.

There will also be interviews with incredible people who work in this industry from vocal coaches, record label bosses to real life hardcore rockstars. I want to reveal to you the nitty gritty details of what this lifestyle is actually like and the affect it has on artists - so join me every Monday, right here.