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ED 075 188 SE 015 390 TITLE Tune In, Drug Abuse News for Broadcasters About Broadcasting. INSTITUTION National Inst. of Mental. Health, Rockville, Md. National Clearinghouse for Drug Abuse Information. PUB DATE Dec 72 NOTE 8p.

EDRS PRICE MF-$0.65 HC-$3.29 DESCRIPTORS *Audiovisual Aids; *Drug Education; *Educational Programs; Educational Resources; *Instructional Materials; *Newsletters; Reference Materials ABSTRACT This is a newsletter for broadcasters, describing drug abuse education campaigns and evaluating radio and television broadcast materials. It is distributed to approximately 5,600 radio and television stations through the cooperation of the National Association of Broadcasters, and is effected through the facilities of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. This issue contains summaries of two drug education programs--one entitled "Alternatives" aired over KTTV Television in Los Angeles, California, and the second entitled "Discover Drugs," a week-long public information campaign conducted over WRMU-FM at Mount Alliance College in Alliance, Ohio. The remainder of the issue containsan evaluative listing of various films, tapes, records, etc. on the topic of drugs. Each entry contains a complete listing concerning the source, availability, cost of rental, audience, etc., followed bya summary of the content, scientific observations, evaluative comments, and suggestions for use. The reviews of the broadcast materials presented are the work of an independent panel representing a broad range of professions and opinions related to drugs and drug use. Copies of "Tune In" are available from the National Clearinghouse for Drug Abuse Information at 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20852. (LK) DECEMBER 1972

:: "There Aisamnitni icptrrai.;)iroctiv tilliaig1h to s e thattanichailbdor (ahVgcth le.npitt /hie- lie, about drags righ t way and for the right purpose through education." Richard Nixon DRUG ABUSE NEWS FOR BROADCASTERS/ABOUT BROADCASTING

KTTV, LOS ANGELES "ALTERNATIVES" "DI COVER DRUGS" CAMPAIGN, OHIO

KTTV Television in Los Angeles has been air- "Discover Drugs" was a week-long public ing a bi-weekly half-hour program entitled information campaign on drug-related issues "Alternatives" slnce June, 1970. KTTV ran that came about as a result of a term paper studies to determine how television might in advertising. Roger A. Bentley, then best be used to counteract drug abuse, and Director of WRMU-FM at Mount Alliance Col- concluded that a basic problem area is why lege in Alliance, Ohio, wrote the paper with people take drugs. In the belief that in- the thought that non-commercial, educational formation on pharmacological aspects of radio is suited to devising and presenting drugs has little or no meaning to young such a program. As a result of a growing people, KTTV developed a program that probes drug problem in the geographical area and human feelings. almost,complete ignorance of any aspect of drugs, he chose to develop a plan for "Alternatives" consists of open discussion "advertising" drug issues which was subse- of human experience by a pre-selected group quently aired on WRMU in the spring of 1972. of teenage men and women. The emphasis is on feelings which cause emotional pressure The program was presented Monday through and the goal.is to help people find alterna- Friday for 4-1/2 hours each evening. It tive means of coping. Taping sessions run wee aimed at a general audience with the two hours and are tightly edited to a fast- pal of developing awareness of social paced half -hour program. Prograds are trans- Vroblems arising from the spread of drug ferred to film for use in high school class- abuse. The bt:.)icasting was structured so rooms. that people could listen to segments accord- ing to their interest. KTTV has p=oduced a two-hour session of "Alternatives" to be aired as a special en- "Discover Drugs" consisted of four different titled "Will Someone Listen to Me...Please!" programs each evening. The first program The program includes twelve "instant 4ot- was entitled "Drugs: ThelMusic of An Era" lines," which are made rvailacle for imie by and consinted of local music programs based viewers during the broadcast. on drugs. This was followed by "Drugs: The Search for Understanding," which consisted KTTV will offer its assistance to other of general interest discussion on drugs. stations interested in initiating their own Following this was "Drugs: The Issues on (Continued on Page 3) Trial," a series of nationally produced pro- U.S DEPARTMENT OF HFALTH. EDUCATION & WELFARE grams studying legal and sociological as- OFFICE OF EDUCATION pects of drugs. The evening concluded with THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN REPRO- DUCED EXACTLY AS RECEIVED FROM locally produced discussion programs with THE PERSON OR ORGANIZATION ORIG- community leaders entitled "Drugs: The Local INATING IT POINTS OF VIFW OR OPIN- IONS STATED DO NOT NECESSARILY Scene."This programming was followed REPRESENT OFFICIAL OFFICE OF EDU- throughout the week with oifferent topical CATION POSITION OR POLICY issues presented each night.

The week's broadcast's were preceded by.two weeks of advertising aimed at creating awareness c the drug problem and stirring F473C. interest in, the radio presentations. The ' campaign consisted of in-school, outdoor, AIVri direct mail; maspaper, radio, and tele- vision adVertising.

Further information can be obtained from the Program Pirector, WRMU-FM, Mount Union Col- lege, Alliance, Ohio 44601.

FILMED FROM BEST AVAILABLE COPY EVALUATION: NOBODY BUT YOURSELF TUNE IN

TITLE: Nobody But Yourself A newsletter for broadcasters, describing drug abuse education campaigns and evaluating MEDIUM: 16 mm color film radio and television broadcast materials.

. Information about new campaigns and materials DETAILS: Viewed 2 programs, No.1 and is welcomed. No. 3, 20 minutes each Tune In is published by the National Clear- PRODUCER: WQED TV, Pittsburgh, inghouse for Drug Abuse Information (NIMH) Pennsylvania on behalf of the Special Action Office for Drug Abuse Prevention and the Federal agen- YEAR: 1971 cies engaged in drug abuse education programs.

AUDIENCE: High School Students Acting Program Director, Jean McMillen NCDAI PUBLIC SERVICE Tune In Editor Richard Sackett PROGRAM? Yes Contributors Marc Burgett Nancy Levine RESTRICTIONS: None

COST: $15.00 audio-visual rights for each film

SOURCE: Great Plains National Instructional Television Library, SCIENTIFIC EVALUATION: University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508 No. 1. The film speaks of brain damage and chromosome damage as result of LSD use. SUMMARY: The panel viewed two programs in This has not been proved to be true. Another this 20-minute series. inaccuracy is the statement that neurosis develops from use of amphetamines. The film No. 1, This program opens with changing also fails tb distinguish a "pot-head" from geometric patterns against a background nar- an occasional user of marithuene and implies ration describIng man's constant search for 41 progression theory tmommaarinana to harder z.:imself, which -dmm nometimes whic is not eltrimen+ vitb ;rm0. lae-narmatornotm tha tne-den..,2 to se ar7stomeetaMmow hr.. 73. This program dealle-sei'44-nmychological reTta we tit Thal=mist_=' .rewszt.lams and does not ,piss- scientific thav comes on-s; eme,tr, to discuss ±he -fammrelr-- b=mazniogical data. ties and dangers drugs. The (discuss: on is interspersed with personal experiences of OTHER COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS FOR USE addicts. The film ends with the statement, "You are special, unique, nobody but your- No. 1. The introductory animation is excel- self. Many people are layer upon layer all lent and the narration is lively. The film waiting to be developed to nobody but your- is fairly well paced and manages to hold the self." interest of the viewer most of the time. However, the "authority on drugs" is not No. 3. This program is in four segments. identified and thus lacks credibility. He In the first portion a finger-puppet inter- is pedantic and authoritarian, and young views another puppet on "feelings of hate." people would probably not relate to his pre- The second segment portrays teenagers in sentation. The film also projects stereo- realistic daily situations as they are asked typed figures of drug abusers, especially such questions as, "How'well do you know - the black addict. your friends ? ", and "Is there a hidden mysterious you beneath the surface?" The No. 3. This program does notsucceed very third segment presents a teenage encounter well in its aim of demonstrating peer-group session in which non-verbal exercises are pressure, The animated introduction and the used to relate to the. development of sub- sound are very good, but the major portion cultures, the importance of helping one an- of the program is dull and boring; it is felt other, and feelings'of loneliness. The last that young people could. not relate to IX. segment shows afoot and a hand involved in Some members of the panel feel that the pro- a dialogue which demonstrates an aspect of gram's teaching method is inapplicable to friendship. drugedUcation, 2 EVALUATION: BECAUSE WE CARE EVALUATION: INNER CITY RADJO SPOTS

TITLE: Because We Care TITLE: NIMH Inner City Radio Spots MEDIUM: 16 mm color film MEDIUM: 7-1/2 ips radio tape DETAILS: 1-hour portion of a 2-day encounter group DETAILS: 2 spots, 30 seconds and 60 seconds long PRODUCER: WQED TV, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania YEAR: 1971

YEAR: 1971 AUDIENCE: Black, inner city urban population kUDIENCE: Teachers PUBLIC SERVICE PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM? Yes PROGRAM? Yes RESTRICTIONS: None RESTRICTIONS: None COST: None COST: $15.00 for 1/2 hour SOURCE: National Audiovisual Center SOURCE: Great Plains National (GSA), Instructional Television Washington, D.C. 20409 Library University of Nebraska SUMMARY: The panel listened to both of the Lincoln, Nebraska 68508 spots, which were produced for the black urban population. The first announcement uses a chanting narration against a rhythmic The panel viewed Program No. 4 in SUMMARY: beat. The message conveyed is the humanity this series. The film, which is Mended of man as opposed to the slavery of dope.. for teacher education, uses role - inlaying The second program involves two blacks. One techniques. The moderator engager teachers is trying to convince the other to stop and graduate students in a hypOthatICal taking.dope by relating his own experiences situation revolving around a lath gmode that led him to stop using drugs. He asks. student who announcer-he is smoking Ict. "How can you get your treopie together: when The focus of the discmssion is-ca alterna- you'ra slave who reinforces hL2a orm tives to drug use ands ways that:45ducators sisver7 can get insights into:marihuana-zure The interaction of the group members reflects SCIENTIFIC EVALUATION: There is little the need for developing skills of communica- scientific content in these spots. The in- tion. According to the moderator, the pur- formation presented is accurate. pose of the film is to crystallize the role of the teacher in drug education, to analyze OTHER COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS FOR USE: Both what has been done, and to reflect on the programs use stereotypes of the way black arguments presented. people think and talk. The first program uses a hard sell approach, which is usually ineffective. SCIENTIFIC EVALUATION: There is no criti- The second program is one that cism of the scientific content of this pro- the black community could identify with. It gram. The ideas presented are given as does not have an authoritarian tone, and the opinions of the participants. "slavery" message in this spot is good.

OTHER COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS FOR USE: (Continued from Page 1, Column 1) "Alternatives" program, and has a brochure Panelists feel that this, program fails to describing the background and procedures for accomplish its projected goals. It is re- organizing the program. Further information garded as a particularly boring presenta- can be obtained from Janet Fede, Director of Promotion and Creative Services, KTTV, tion, the content is uninformative, and the Channel 11, 5476 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, production is poor. California 90028.

3 EVALUATION: THE DRUG people have in bringing a drug problem out in the open. He says, "There are so many PROBLEM PROBLEM times when you want to talk and can't get the door open. When something gives you a TITLE: The Drug Problem Problem chance to get the door open--it's great. You just want to keep it going."After the MEDIUM: Videotape program, families who are experiencing a drug problem are given an opportunity to DETAILS: 5 half hour shows in black call a panel of professional people for and white answers to their questions.

PRODUCER: John James, WHA-TV SCIENTIFIC EVALUATION: The program does not discuss individual drugs and their proper- YEAR: 1971 ties. When Bill discusses his reasons for trying drugs, he does not mention the AUDIENCE: General specific drugs that he has used but ap- proaches the topic from the standpoint of PUBLIC SERVICE general motivations and experiences. The PROGRAM? Yes emphasis is or the psychological and emo- tional aspects of the problem rather than RESTRICTIONS: Any station broadcasting scientific data in the pharmacological sense. would have to have drug counselors covering phones OTHER COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS FOR USE: This program has to be evaluated in terms of whai: COST: Shipping expense it is attempting to accomplish. The two goals are awareness end motivation. By help- SOURCE: Rod Thole, Station Manager ing people to recognize and admit to prob- WHA-TV lems that existlwithin themselves and their 3313 University Avenue own families and ofiering some means of as- Madison, Wisconsin 53705 surance for dealing with the situation, the programs will activate more families to seek SUMMARY:This program consists of five help to remove the blocks that are creating 1/2 -hour tapes taken from an actual 3-hour the controversies.It is an effective e::vics counseling session with a family who was for this purpose. :It operates ontthe theory experiencing a drug:problem. In their ses- that drug abuse cannot be alleviated until sions with the.lmychiatrist:andpsychologist, the unWerlying problems that exist -within a teenager (BiMrstoxlAis parents clerry7mad people are resolved. Norma). begin openly-:.to: ahare:7their leeijags as grey discuss'auch-thingsits'differences The actual reality of the counseling process in values, communication, and difficulty in is both an asset and a detriment. In terms expressing feelings and emotions, of the goals of the:program, however, the reality has to be viewed as a positive In the fifth program of the series, Bill and factor. Even though the family members, his parents discuss how their judgments can especially Norma, are more tense and formal act to complicate or intensify more impor- because of the presence of TV cameras and tant issues. As they proceed in their dis- the pace is sometimes slow, the authenticity cussion, Jerry says the hurt that's hardest of. the interaction and the genuine display to get over is the fact that Bill won't ac- of emotion* outweighs the elements which cept his values. He comes to realize that might be corrected in a staged production. Bill feels the same way about his own values Because of time limitations and the nature of in relation to him. the program, some important issues are given superficial treatment instead of being At another point, when'Bill describes what developed to a deeper conclusion. his reactions and feelings would be if he found that his younger brothers were using The panel feels that parents will derive .drugs, it becomes apparent that his attitude more benefits from this program than teen- is not very different from the one his agers. It is necessary to have a panel of father has displayed toward him. professionals available for questions in local areas where these programs are shown. Al the end of the program, Jerry identifies The program would have only limited value if both the problem and the value of the ses- it did not direct troubled families and indi- sion for him and for other families who viduals to the professional guidance that might be helped in the same way: He talks might help them. Use of TV in this way can about communication and the difficulty be interesting and effective.

4 NEW YORK STATE RADIO/TV PSA'S EVALUATION: LEXINGTON DRUG HOSPITAL INTERVIEWS The radio/TV unit of NACC'a office of com- munications produces public service announce- TITLE: Lexington Drug Hospital ments about drug abuse and distributes them Interviews periodically to New York's 227 radio and television stations. In 1971, 45 radio spot MEDIUM: Video-high band tape announcements and six TV spots were produced and released. DETAILS: Various lengths, color CBS has also used some of NACC'a material; PRODUCER: it is estimated that taped interviews with WLOS-TV Promotion and Production Departments ex-addicts produced by NACC-reached a radio audience of 35 million in a three-month YEAR: period of 1971. NACC has also cooperated 1969 with Public Broadcasting Service by supply- AUDIENCE: ing radio messages for a drug series, "The General Turned On Crisis." PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM? Yes In addition to distributi17:g informatlanon narcotic drugs, attempts to educate the RESTRICTIONS: None public about oven-the-counter and premcrip- tion drugs. Furtlanerfinfammation may he ob- COST: Blanic:tape must be suppliec tained by contact wr Radio/TV Bureau, Narcotic '4.kbilictiom'Control Commis- SOURCE: sion, Executive Park SoutE, Albany, New York WLOS-417V 12203. 288 lizi75,rm Avenue Ashele, North Carol inz

SUMMARY::FMese progrm=s_use the cuameaL- of drug ade+tts at ameomiLitation :zente-7.7 in Lexingtam, gentuck7-/m7persuademeopit, WHERE TOt:GET:'MATERI ALE: not to use : drugs.. Same-,ci the spota open with a picture of the institution accompanied by a narrator's voice in the background To obtain materials evaluated in Tune In, .stating, "This could be a free start or a please refer to the SOURCE category listed 'dead end," or "This facility could be a col- under each item evaluated. In the case of lege dormitory....but it isn't; it's a home descriptive articles, a source of further for drug addicts." Others open with several Information is always mentioned in the last young people singing and playing guitars. YA.graph. At the end of their performance, the,har.... rator makes a statement about what these' The National Clearinghouse for Drug Abuse In- young people could do, such as begin musical formation serves only as a source of infor- careers or go professional. Then he adds, mation on broadcast items and campaigns, and "But they're drug addicts." The addicts regretfully cannot supply the materials them- then offer some testimony of their lives. selves. However, copies of Tune In are avail- They speak about such things as running away able from the Clearinghouse at 5600 Fishers from a problem instead of working it out; Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20852. losing interest in music after taking drugs; and the importance of one's life.

DISTRIBUTION OF TUNE IN SCIENTIFIC EVALUATION: Very little scientific information is presented in these Tune In is distributed to approximately 5,600 spots. The information relates to feelings radio and television stations through the and life experience. cooperation of the National Association of Broadcasters. Charles M. Stone,Vice-President OTHER COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS FOR USE: Poor for Radio, NAB, is responsible for coordina- production techniques, bad scripts and melo- tion of this effort to reach not only NAB mem- dramatic presentations make this series in- bers but all licensed stations.Educational effective for any audience. The discussions stations are reached through the cooperation by the addicts lack sincerity and hum.:, feel- of the National Association of Educational ing. The tone and content of the narrator's Broadcasters, and distribution is effected comments create a negative, depressing atmos- through the facilities of the Department of phere. It leaves the feeling that rehabili- Health,, Education, and Welfare. tation efforts are hopeless.

5 EVALUATION: TURN ON TO DRUG FACTS statements about drug education, about the difficulty of legislating drug use out of existence, and about the need for healthy TITLE: Turn on to Drug Facts, for alternatives to drug use. radio Some reviewers feel that two minutes is too MEDIUM: 7-1/2 ips tape long, perhaps because the information is informally presented. DETAILS: 130 two-minute programs

PRODUCER: Radio Features Daily

YEAR: 1971-1972 EVALUATION: SOME THINGS YOU

AUDIENCE: General ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW...

PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM? Yet TITLE: Some Things You Always Wanted To Know About Drug RESTRICTIONS: None Abuse

Apprimately $200 per MEDIUM.: 3 long playing records seri Slightly higher for 7.,:mjor markets DETAILS: 33-1/3 rpm

S0131=-.: Radi.o Fatures Daily ODUCER: Jointly by Department of P.0 B 333 Defense; Department of Newiia7'eM, CO-nn"-cut 067.12 Health, Education, and Wel- (2r7.. :I:Fa-1055 fare; Department of Justice; Department of Labor; Office SUMMAR-I: This is the first of two series of of Economic Opportunity; and sixty-five, two-minute "programs" which con- White House Special Action sist mostly of a question posed by a nar- Office for Drug Abuse Pre- rator and answered by Herbert D. Kleber, vention M.D., who is Director of the Drug Dependence YEAR: 1971 Unit at the Connecticut Mental Health Center . in New Haven. Subjects cover a broad range of drug information, from questions on AUDIENCE: Young people and adults :pharmacological properties of specific drugs to Dr. Kleber's opinions on what makes for PUBLIC SERVICE good drug education. PROGRAM? Yes

SCIENTIFIC OBSERVATIONS: The information is RESTRICTIONS: None factual, for the most part. A few panelists feel Dr. Kleber presents some opinions as COST: None facts or overgeneralizes on several of his responses. He describes drug effects with- SOURCE: National Audiovisual Center out stressing adequately, some feel, that (GSA) responses to a drug are always individual- Washington, D.C. 20409 ized. Dr. Kleber's statement about mari- huana producing a "carefree state," his SUMMARY: The panel evaluated two records definition of "addiction" which he does not in this set, which uses a straight question- limit to opiate drugs, and a reference to and-answer format. Thirty-nine questions brain and kidney damage resulting from the are answered on one record, and 30 on the combined use of barbiturates and alcohol other. Professionals provide answers to brought varied reactions from panelists. questions about pharmacological properties and effects of sedatives, heroin, and mari- SUGGESTIONS FOR USE: Because Dr. Kleber's huana, and also about people who use these tone is reasonable, honest and low-keyed, substances. In addition, they address them- the information will appeal to a wide selves to general inquiries such as why listening audience. The two programs which drugs are abused, what a parent can do for a include statements by young drug users are child who is abusing drugs, and what could excellent since they provide voices and ex- make a real impact on the drug problem. periences with which the audience can iden- tify. Dr. Kleber also makes some important (Continued on Page 7) (Continued from Page 6, Column 2) EVALUATIONS: AOA ANNOUNCEMENT SCIENTIFIC EVALUATION: The record presents some opinions about the relationship between TITLE: American Osteopathic Asso- personality and drug use which have not been ciation Public Service established as fact. An example is the im- Announcement plication that only immature people experi- ment with marihuana. The record also implies MEDIU' 16 mm color film a cause and effect relationship between mari- huana and harder drugs which has not been DETAIL3: Length, one minute proved, YEAR: 1970 OTHER COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS FOR USE: One of the panelists feels that this record is AUDIENCE: Teenage counter-productive; that is, instead of alleviating parental anxiety it could create PUBLIC SERVICE more parental anxiety by providing no answer PROGRAM? Yes except, "It's a problem." The tone of the record is seen as authoritarian, and the RESTRICTIONS: None pace, slow. The panelists find it dull, and feel that young people could not relateto COST: None it in any way. FnuK= American Osteopathic Asso- ciation, Department of Public Relations, 212 East Ohio Street, WLEE, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Chicago, Illinois 60611

SUMMARY: The panel viewed one program WLEE Radio in Richmond, Virginia, undertook (Sequete). This spat features a counseling a short-term public service campaign on drt.,r center operated by ex-drug users. abuse in February, 1972. The film The station pre- shows young people entering the pared a series of 40 spots which were aired center while the narrator talks about overcoming drug 12 times daily during that month. Included habits. in the spots was the telephone number of the He ends with, "If they want to, sooner or later most people who experiment Richmond Drug Information Center. An imme- with drugs come to realiie the veasons for diate result of thn broadcasts was that the taking drugs are greatly over-shadowed by number of phone inquiries'at the Center the physical and mental demands of their tripled during the time the ads were being habit. run. If that is where your head isnow and you would like to get off what you'reon, find the closest place to get help. Further information on WLEE's program can be Your physician -or local health department obtained from Mr. Bob Canada, WLEE Radio, can tell you whO,toja:ontact." P. 0. Box 8477, Richmond, Virginia 23226. SCIENTIFIC EVALUATION: There were no scientific inaccuracies. However, the film assumes that doctors and health departments know where to refer people with drug prob- lems. This is not always true.

OTHER COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS TOR USE;This ABOUT THE EVALUATIONS pi.Ogram succeeds moderately well. Through the 'free clinic setting it makes people aware of existing drug problems and the The reviews of broadcast materials presented availability of a specific type of help. in Tune In are the work of an independent YOOng people could relate to the crisis panel representing a broad range of profes- center operation,. though not to the referral sions and opinions related to drugs and drug to a:doctor. use. These reviews thus represent neither an endorsement nor a criticism of the mater- HoweVer, the quality of the film ispoor and ials by. the Federal government. the pace is sometimes slow.

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