Is this a problem?

A lot of my favorite music was made by drug using musicians, especially Jazz, which is the music I find the most interesting right now.

Is it a problem to listen to this music?

I think it's REALLY screwed up that some old timers at meetings tell the younger folk not to play guitar and that kind of stuff.....

Thanks!

As long as the music doesn't make you want to drink and use drugs, go for it. I think you should listen to whatever appeals to you.

I do know some musicians in recovery who had to stop playing for awhile, because so much of their playing was associated with using. That being said, I know a guy who has been in recovery about 7 years who is rebuilding a career as a musician and it's really taking off for him.

I think everyone is individual and what works for one person may not work for someone else.

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I agree. It's an unfortunate truth that much creative brilliance has come from the darkest reaches of society (addiciton, etc). But as long as it's not triggering to you I don't see a problem in it. I don't listen to a lot of music that references the use of drugs or alcohol because I don't see the point anymore. I don't subscribe to that lifestyle and I no longer view it as necessary to having a good time. I know some people that, upon getting sober, eschew rock music altogether because it's too triggering for them, reminds them of 'the good old days'. It's personal to everyone.