NORTH DAKOTA ( KXNET ) — Getting sober is a really tough task, but music can help you get through it.

According to new research, addiction experts from Lantana Recovery analyzed Spotify playlists to find the most popular songs and artists around getting sober from alcohol and/or drugs.

The study covered over 41,000 songs, over 18,000 artists, and nearly 3,000 genres; and 65.1% of the songs were released between 2017 and 2024.

Here are the top 10 songs for beating substance use:

1. “I Remember Everything” by Zach Bryan and Kasey Musgraves
2. “Sober” by Demi Lovato
3. “Not Afraid” by Eminem
4. “I Wanna Be Yours” by Artic Monkeys
5. “The Less I Know The Better” by Tame Impala
6. “See You Again” by Tyler the Creator
7. “Sweater Weather” by The Neighborhood
8. “Tongue Tied” by GROUPLOVE
9. “Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High” by Artic Monkeys
10. “Yellow” by Coldplay

Here are the top 10 artists that are getting sober playlists:

1. $uicidboy$
2. Drake
3. Future
4. The Beatles
5. Kayne West
6. Taylor Swift
7. Juice WRLD
8. Travis Scott
9. Lil Wayne
10. Luke Combs

“Music is an incredibly powerful tool for individuals struggling with addiction,” said Lantana Recovery Health Expert and Executive Director Lindsay Richerson. “Through music therapy, recovering individuals can express their emotions, reduce stress and anxiety, and build self-esteem, all of which are crucial for recovery. While every recovery experience is unique, it is universal that music serves as a bridge to deeper emotional connections and healing. By utilizing the universal language of music, therapy provides a non-invasive way to connect with patients on a deeper emotional level. It helps regulate emotions and allows individuals to speak openly about their experiences through creative expression, all without the fear of judgment.”

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