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Many TV shows that are geared toward teenage viewing have either alcohol or tobacco as it’s basis. This is a problem. The more we show teenagers that drinking and smoking are ok the more likely they are to use.
Pediatricians said they are concerned because over 400,000 people die from tobacco-related illnesses every year in the United States, and over 100,000 die because of “excessive alcohol consumption,” including about 5,000 under the age of 21. Their statement cited a meta-analysis of 51 research studies showing that teens exposed to tobacco marketing are more than twice as likely to smoke. Other research showed a correlation between exposure to alcohol ads and drinking by adolescents and young adults.
The pediatricians also criticized the frequency with which smoking and drinking are shown on television and in the movies where children and teens can see it. They cited studies showing that exposure to smoking and drinking in the movies is a powerful factor in why teens initiate use.
Drug Addiction can be fought with the quality of education talks that would balance out the information a teenager receives via TV. Drug Addiction Treatment centers are also a way parents can get educated so that they can educate their children on the dangers of drugs, alcohol and tobacco abuse.
