Forum Discussion: Addiction and the Media
Hello all, welcome to the forum discussion! About every 3 days or so, we will post a new question. We look forward to hearing your answers and thoughts.
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For this discussion, were going to be talking about all types of addictions and the media. The media talks about addictions through reality television, fictional T.V. shows, tabloids, on the news, along with various other outlets. The media can sometimes present a certain image of addiction that some people dont question and it can be important to discuss our experiences compared to whats being presented.
Question 1: There are some reality shows, such as Intervention, that have been very popular for years. Do you feel that shows similar to that give an accurate representation of addiction? Why or why not?
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That is why I want to return to nature...my place is not here...
@lightPeach1248 Hello there, nature is fantastic for relaxation and self care. We are here for you, and you are welcome to come and go as you please. Thanks for your response, and best wishes! *sending you positive vibes* :)
Thank you all for your responses! Moving on to our next question:
Question 2: If you were able to change shows to be more accurate about addiction, how would you do so?
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To make them more realistic, shows could offer a larger variety of people with different cases. They could also highlight current statistics.
Which shows address it rn ?Just curious. @lovelyWhisper66
@SweetTortoise Ah, I was just responding with how shows could show addiction more realistically. I didn't have any in mind.
Question 3: There have been an abundance of shows on cable television as well as Netflix series that have included characters that are addicts. What shows have you seen where the character has accurately portrayed your experience? What characters have you felt have been inaccurate?
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