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Music and Drugs: A History

Ali Johan, BFM Wavelength Producer | Dr. Mahmud Mazlan, Addiction Specialist

25-Mar-14 15:00

Music and Drugs: A History

Recent deaths at music festivals in Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta reinforced the stereotype of widespread drug abuse at raves and concerts, but is this a fair representation? BFM89.9’s Wavelength producer and resident music expert gives us a rundown on this history between music and drugs, and why substance abuse is more common in certain genres of music.


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