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Analysis # 3
Theories on “How recreational drugs are portrayed in the
media” in regards to heroes and the cult of celebrities are diverse. A theory I
noticed is – the media portrays drug addicts as normal people with bad habits.
According to the media, people make heroes and celebrities out of recreational
drug users.
For example, the media portrayed Winston Churchill, an
alcoholic, a war hero regardless of his addiction. There is a show called “Nurse Jackie” on cable
TV. It’s about an RN with a prescription drug problem that trades sex with
pharmacists for the drugs. They portray her as the funny, dedicated RN with a
problem who happens to be the heroine of the show. These type of portrayals are
creating normalcy in society.
The media characterizes celebrities with drug
problems as if it is just a way of life for these stars of Hollywood. The media enjoys these types of stories
because it attracts people from all walks of life that think about using drugs
and those that are using to justify their choices and actions. It is a money
maker for them to get stories out about celebrities to the public.
Applying this theory
grants me a specific viewpoint of people justifying their use of recreational
drugs and what the media gains from exploiting heroes and celebrities with addictions.
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