Volumes' Gus Farias says he's checking into rehab: "I've OD'd 4 times"
As the music industry mourns the loss of Lil Peep amongst many other heartbreaking losses this year, Volumes' Gus Farias has taken to Twitter to address his own personal demons, stating he will be checking himself into rehab.
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Fans and artists were devastated after The New York Times reported that a spokesman for the Tucson Police Department said Lil Peep was pronounced dead on his tour bus at approximately 9 p.m., with evidence suggesting he died of an overdose of the anti-anxiety medication Xanax.
Volumes' vocalist Gus Farias took to Twitter shortly after news of the young rapper's death surfaced, sending out the following tweets.
CHECKN MYSELF INTO REHAB.
— REST IN PEACE GUS (@RealYungYogi) November 16, 2017
BIG PIECE OF EMO FADED AWAY FROM US TODAY.
— REST IN PEACE GUS (@RealYungYogi) November 16, 2017
IVE OD’D 4 TIMES TWICE ON HEROIN & XANNAX IMA PIECE OF SHIT LIL PEEP HAD A PURE HEART IT SHOULD OF BEEN ME WHO NEVER WOKE UP NOT HIM HE DESERVED MUCH MORE I DESERVED MUCH LESS.
— REST IN PEACE GUS (@RealYungYogi) November 16, 2017
I AINT AFRAID OF DEATH ANYMORE.. I WELCOME IT WITH OPEN ARMS.
— REST IN PEACE GUS (@RealYungYogi) November 16, 2017
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental illness, there is help to be found. Please consider these online resources and talk to your regular doctor about your symptoms:
SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
ImAlive – Online Crisis Network
The Anxiety And Depression Association Of America
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention Initiatives
The Jed Foundation