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Rethinking Drug Portrayal: Beyond Stereotypes and Negativity

The images of drug use often mislead by solely focusing on drugs as the problem, neglecting the whole person. They are typically negative, pigeonholing individuals as "drug users." Explore the complex relationships of public figures such as David Hasselhoff, George Michael, and Heath Ledger with drugs. Quotes from Robbie Williams, Elton John, and others shed light on the multifaceted nature of drug use. Learn more about the personal struggles and societal perspectives surrounding drug usage through this insightful exploration.

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Rethinking Drug Portrayal: Beyond Stereotypes and Negativity

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  1. Images of Drug Use Are often misleading Often only focus on drugs as the problem – don’t look at the whole person Are often very negative

  2. These are drug users

  3. David Hasselhoff – Alcohol

  4. David Hasselhoff (Filmed by daughter 2009, posted on Youtube)

  5. Dot Cotton

  6. Eminem – rapper I just went into such a dark place with everything, the drugs, my thoughts, everything. And the more drugs I consumed … the more depressed I became.”

  7. George Michael - singer

  8. Heath Ledger – actor Died 2008 aged 29 years

  9. Hitler

  10. Kate Moss model

  11. Kate Moss model

  12. KerryKatona

  13. Amy Winehouse singer

  14. Michael Jackson Died 2009 aged 50 years

  15. Paul McCartney

  16. RussellBrand Actor/comedian

  17. Danielle Westbrook Actor

  18. Sherlock Holmes Fictional detective Victoria era

  19. Barrack Obama “I was a kid making a bunch of negative choices based on stereotypes of what I thought a tough young man should be.” “Growing up to be a man involves taking responsibility. By the time I was 20, I was no longer engaged in any of this stuff.” 

  20. Elton John - singer

  21. George Best Died 2005 aged 59 years

  22. Ozzy Osbourne

  23. Paula Yates Died 2000, aged 41 years

  24. George W Bush USPresident

  25. Robbie Williams “Cannabis made me fat and depressed.” "Weed, it’s such a lovely drug. But it doesn't mix well with me at all.”

  26. Lilly Allen Singer

  27. Keith Richard Rolling Stones “I've never had a problem with drugs. I've had problems with the police.” 

  28. Pete Doherty Singer

  29. Kurt Cobain died 1994 (suicide)

  30. Queen Victoria

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