Addiction, stigma and movies

Gavin Cape

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Media Influence and Health Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes Film in Education and Therapy

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OBJECTIVE: To identify common character stereotypes of alcohol and other drug users as portrayed in motion pictures. METHOD: A selective review of a number of movies prominently portraying alcohol and other drug use and misuse. RESULTS: The great majority of popular films portray alcohol and drug use whether as a routinized background, routinized foreground or exceptional foreground. Four main stereotypes of alcohol and other drug users appear to be prevalent - the tragic hero, the demonized user, the rebellious free spirit and the comedic user. A number of movies are selected which portray alcohol and other drug use as a prominent theme. CONCLUSION: Movies, as a medium for mass communication, have a powerful influence on the public and perpetuate popular mythologies regarding alcohol and other drug use.

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