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The
Problem
An Artist's Vulnerability
For so many musicians, songwriters, and lyricists, their work is grounded in their vulnerability. That creativity and vulnerability is what grabs us as we experience their art. That vulnerability is also fertile ground for drug and alcohol problems and addiction. Add the stress of touring, the often lack of health insurance, the family dynamics of a musical family and it is no wonder that there is a higher level of drug and alcohol addiction in the music community.
Who We Have Left to Help
Approximately 48-50 million americans aged 12+ suffer from substance abuse disorder. That is roughly one in six.
When applied to the music industry...
people in the US whose jobs are reliant on the music industry
2.5m
If we consider their families and loved ones, who we also support, our addressable population grows to approx.
5M
Of those, roughly 1 in 6 will suffer from drug and alcohol problems.
16.7
%
Members of the music community and their families eligible for help from the Neil Lasher music Fund
835k
This scholarship was crucial to my survival and the help I have received through Caron has been staggering to say the least. I have joy and purpose leading most of my days now.
– J.S.
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