News at Eleven: But after reviewing the evidence, Dr. [Iain] Smith

concluded that most of these artists were most productive when level-headed and sober.

"The idea that drugs and alcohol give artists unique insights and powerful experiences is an illusion," he said. "When you try and capture the experiences (triggered by drugs or alcohol) they are often nonsense. These drugs often wipe your memory, so it's hard to remember how you were in that state of mind."

from The Press Association: 'Drugs likely to stifle creativity'

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