Most effective drug education through electronic media appears likely when delivered through television by a person considered knowledgeable, or important by viewers, and with whom they can identify. Content should be educational with minimum fear aroused. Some discomfort (but not too much) to the listener, plus suggestions for alternate socially acceptable behavior appear likely to cause behavior change.
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