[Harp-L] Addictions

["Haka Harri" <harri.haka@xxxxxxxx>]

Any medical expert out there to say why so many musicians, and possibly other people, sadly pass away a couple of years after kicking the habit? Harp players that come to mind are Gary Primich, William Clarke and Jimmy Reed.

Harri

> From: Michael Rubin <rubinmichael@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Harp-L] gary primich/addictions
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> Someone suggested surprise that so few of us knew or could 
> help Gary with his "secret" addiction.  I think most players 
> in Austin and lots of fans knew Gary had a drug addiction.  
> He went thru rehab a couple of years ago and it seemed to be 
> sticking.  I spoke to him twice the week before he died and 
> he seemed fine.  There was no indication of drug behavior nor 
> was there any indication of depression and we talked the day 
> before he passed.  I think it is safe to say that helping 
> someone with an addiction is a tricky business.  
>   Michael Rubin
>   Michaelrubinharmonica.com