Craig Werner, in the Music & Culture text, places his assumption that jazz players had been alienated and isolated from the world, and in order to escape from this reality, they turn to narcotics. This is a common issue found in many cases, not only musicians. Many resort to drugs and alcohol as they often help alleviate issues at hand for many individuals. The ability to act as a depressant (or stimulant) only increases the ever growing usage of alcohol and drugs.
True to what Werner had stated about being alienated and isolated, constant recurring thoughts of suicide would occur at an increasing rate. The solitude brought about by said alienation and isolation would drive an individual mad. Although physical avoidance leads to little interaction in person, this type of loneliness is not as bad as a mental case of loneliness. When one’s ideas and thoughts are unable to be shared and understood amongst the people, it creates a bigger gap of agony and despair than that which simple physical loneliness could incur.
There are many cases in which such solitude isn’t the main cause of the use of drugs and alcohol. Frequently, most often seem amongst adolescents, increased usage is seen simply because of the peer pressure and the need to feel as part of the group. Several young adults don’t admit to this, perhaps it’s an issue amongst egos as to who is following who, but it occurs at an alarming rate nonetheless. Many who are not grown into the environment may also become easily persuaded by those who are familiar with the substances, because it is something new that they had never tried. This is also a common occurrence in which several individuals would not admit to. It goes along hand in hand with the common cliché phrase, “curiosity killed the cat”.
Along with trying to fit in, it’s no surprise that the environment plays a large role in drug and alcohol use. There is a sharp increase of usage of illegal drugs within clubs or parties; distribution amongst party-goers (and under age drinkers attending the party) is nothing new and is continued to be fought against today. It is debatable who’s in the wrong, and who dictates what is allowed and what isn’t in concurrence with the law, however the facts are there- parties are often a great way for young adults to get their hands on substances and alcohol.
True to what Werner had stated about being alienated and isolated, constant recurring thoughts of suicide would occur at an increasing rate. The solitude brought about by said alienation and isolation would drive an individual mad. Although physical avoidance leads to little interaction in person, this type of loneliness is not as bad as a mental case of loneliness. When one’s ideas and thoughts are unable to be shared and understood amongst the people, it creates a bigger gap of agony and despair than that which simple physical loneliness could incur.
There are many cases in which such solitude isn’t the main cause of the use of drugs and alcohol. Frequently, most often seem amongst adolescents, increased usage is seen simply because of the peer pressure and the need to feel as part of the group. Several young adults don’t admit to this, perhaps it’s an issue amongst egos as to who is following who, but it occurs at an alarming rate nonetheless. Many who are not grown into the environment may also become easily persuaded by those who are familiar with the substances, because it is something new that they had never tried. This is also a common occurrence in which several individuals would not admit to. It goes along hand in hand with the common cliché phrase, “curiosity killed the cat”.
Along with trying to fit in, it’s no surprise that the environment plays a large role in drug and alcohol use. There is a sharp increase of usage of illegal drugs within clubs or parties; distribution amongst party-goers (and under age drinkers attending the party) is nothing new and is continued to be fought against today. It is debatable who’s in the wrong, and who dictates what is allowed and what isn’t in concurrence with the law, however the facts are there- parties are often a great way for young adults to get their hands on substances and alcohol.
Personal failures also spur the usage of substances. Constant degradation, inability to invoke proper self-confidence, a string of bad events- various things occur within our lives and the methods in which we handle our sources of outlets is the main key to determine whether we can be pro-active or settle with the use of drugs. I do not intend to degrade the usage of drugs, not do I stand in the defense to their use, however, often times many individuals would agree that the usage of drugs is counterproductive in dealing with situations. Likewise, it could lead to a better lifestyle; the use of morphine and valium within medical facilities is not to promote random drug use, it has a clear purpose. The method in which our outlets lie and whichever is discovered first; that’s the key in which drug use can be used primarily, or minimally, or not at all.
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