Watch a prime-time television program and make notes on the roleplayed in the story by alcohol, nicotine, cocaine, or otherpsychoactive drugs.
Think about what you saw and write a page describing themessages the show gave viewers about drugs.
Did it directly or indirectly approve or disapprove of druguse?
Did it lead viewers to expect particular effects from particulardrugs?
Conclude by considering what effects these drug-related messagesmight have on viewers, especially young children.