You see it in some of TV's highest rated sitcoms. Jokes about casual drug use. It's happening on shows that are popular with many teenagers, like "Family Guy" and "Two Broke Girls." Now some experts on drug addiction are speaking out.
Our Fox 11 Special "Drugs and the Media" takes a look at the impact these shows may be having on our kids.
SEGMENT ONE: Kids and TV.
Phil Shuman takes a look at some of the overt drug references in highly-rated TV shows. We'll also look at the very public behavior of some of the most popular TV and music stars, like Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus. Phil talks to addiction specialist Dr. Damon Raskin - who was himself a former child star - and Richard Taite of the Cliffside Malibu Treatment Center about how the media may be affecting America's children.
SEGMENT TWO: Drugs and Kids.
Phil Shuman examines some of the statistics on drug abuse among 12 to 17 year old kids. We'll hear from Dr. Damon Raskin and Richard Taite, co-author of the Amazon best-selling book, "Ending Addiction for Good."
SEGMENT THREE: The Lindsay Lohan Case.
Lindsay Lohan was ordered by a judge to attend a "lock down" drug and alcohol treatment center for 90 days - a much longer stretch than has been mandated in the past. But will it be enough?
SEGMENT FOUR: Summing up.
We'll examine some of the root causes of drug addiction and what parents can do to help navigate their kids away from drugs and alcohol.
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Authorities say two New York City men and a New Jersey man kidnapped another man off a Queens street in broad daylight and held him for over a month, demanding $3 million from his family.
Authorities say two New York City men and a New Jersey man kidnapped another man off a Queens street in broad daylight and held him for over a month, demanding $3 million from his family.
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A bus chaperone is accused of going on a profanity-laced tirade towards a group of 12 and 13-year-olds and a piece of candy may be what started the incident.
A bus chaperone is accused of going on a profanity-laced tirade towards a group of 12 and 13-year-olds and a piece of candy may be what started the incident.
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The New York City Police Department says it is beefing up security at the British consulate, military recruiting stations and other locations due to an apparent terror attack in London.
The New York City Police Department says it is beefing up security at the British consulate, military recruiting stations and other locations due to an apparent terror attack in London.
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New Jersey officials have seized inventory and demanded records from 29 bars and restaurants, nearly half of them TGI Fridays, that they say sold low-quality liquor to patrons who thought they were buying premium brands.
New Jersey officials have seized inventory and demanded records from 29 bars and restaurants, nearly half of them TGI Fridays, that they say sold low-quality liquor to patrons who thought they were buying premium brands.
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An Army soldier has been charged with secretly photographing and videotaping women at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, including in a bathroom.
An Army soldier has been charged with secretly photographing and videotaping women at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, including in a bathroom.
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An emotional funeral service has been held for a Hofstra University student who was accidentally shot by police.
An emotional funeral service has been held for a Hofstra University student who was accidentally shot by police. Andrea Rebello's family followed the pastor Wednesday as he led her white cloth-draped coffin to the altar at St. Teresa of Avila Church in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.
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Jersey shore town is celebrating a milestone as it rebuilds from Superstorm Sandy. Belmar officials will reopen their 1.3-mile boardwalk that was destroyed by the October storm.
Jersey shore town is celebrating a milestone as it rebuilds from Superstorm Sandy. Belmar officials will reopen their 1.3-mile boardwalk that was destroyed by the October storm.
