26.12.2012
Michael Jackson, Amy Winehouse, Whitney Houston, Jimmy Hendrix ... a thousand names that are united not only by music but death related to drug abuse use. According to research carried out by European scientists, solo performers are at risk of preterm dying while the band members have a better chance of staying alive. In this case, the highest death rates are preserved among American stars, rather than their European colleagues: every tenth U.S. star dies before hand, while in Europe - only one out five.
The study\'s findings are based on an analysis of the biographies of about fifteen hundred celebrities in the U.S. and Europe. It turned out that American solo artists can make it to 45 years, while European singers only to 39. And the point is, scientists believe, about being alone and having a strong need to exist within the imposed image. Trying to cope with depression and oppression of fame, celebrities break bad especially leaning on drugs. If team members can share similar problems with each other, it is possible to notice suspicious behavior friend addicted to drugs, solo artists have to keep everything with them and to rely on the fact that addiction treatment will be around when an overdose occurs.
