Taylor Hawkins & Substance Abuse: Dr. David Swanson on Addiction's Impact on Music Ask Dr. Drew Episode 89

Published: May 16, 2022, 8 a.m.

Dr. Drew and psychologist Dr. David Swanson discuss the tragic death of Taylor Hawkins (drummer for the rock band Foo Fighters), his struggles with substance abuse, and the devastating effects of addiction on musicians.\xa0\n [This podcast was originally broadcast on April 11, 2022. Watch at DrDrew.com]\n Dr. David Swanson formed The Rock Collective to build a mutually supportive community amongst rock bands and rock fans. They hold monthly events at the Hard Rock Cafe in Hollywood, where they feature live music from emerging rock bands in LA. The mission of the collective is to help up-and-coming artists break through to the next level. Learn more at https://rockcollective.net\xa0\n Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation ( https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/FirstLadyOfLove).\n SPONSORS\n \u2022 BLUE MICS \u2013 After more than 30 years in broadcasting, Dr. Drew\u2019s iconic voice has reached pristine clarity through Blue Microphones. But you don\u2019t need a fancy studio to sound great with Blue\u2019s lineup: ranging from high-quality USB mics like the Yeti, to studio-grade XLR mics like Dr. Drew\u2019s Blueberry. Find your best sound at https://drdrew.com/blue\xa0\n \u2022 ELGATO \u2013 Every week, Dr. Drew broadcasts live shows from his home studio under soft, clean lighting from Elgato\u2019s Key Lights. From the control room, the producers manage Dr. Drew\u2019s streams with a Stream Deck XL, and ingest HD video with a Camlink 4K. Add a professional touch to your streams or Zoom calls with Elgato. See how Elgato\u2019s lights transformed Dr. Drew\u2019s set: https://drdrew.com/sponsors/elgato/\xa0\n THE SHOW: For over 30 years, Dr. Drew Pinsky has taken calls from all corners of the globe, answering thousands of questions from teens and young adults. To millions, he is a beacon of truth, integrity, fairness, and common sense. Now, after decades of hosting Loveline and multiple hit TV shows \u2013 including Celebrity Rehab, Teen Mom OG, Lifechangers, and more \u2013 Dr. Drew is opening his phone lines to the world by streaming LIVE from his home studio in California. On Ask Dr. Drew, no question is too extreme or embarrassing because the Dr. has heard it all. Don\u2019t hold in your deepest, darkest questions any longer. Ask Dr. Drew and get real answers today.\n This show is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information exchanged during participation in this program, including interactions with DrDrew.com and any affiliated websites, are intended for educational and/or entertainment purposes only.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices