Media portrayals that tend to legitimize, normalize, trivialize, or glorify violence might suggest to young people that this behavior is without negative consequences. Careful examination and understanding of media content is an important factor in the prevention of violent and other at-risk behaviors.

• Substance Use in Popular Movies & Music -- this study examines the frequency and nature of substance use in the most popular movie rentals and songs. (National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information)

• Substance Use in Popular Prime-Time Television -- this study examines the frequency and nature of substance use portrayals in the top-rated, prime-time shows. (National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information)

• The Daily Camera: Media the Message? -- an article about the debate of pop culture influence on teen violence, in light of the shootings at Columbine High School.

• Media Literacy -- learn about pitch beasts and construction techniques to gain insight in dissecting powerful media messages. (National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information)

• President Clinton Announces More Than $41 Million in Community Grants to Prevent Violence Among Youth
  April 15, 2000
  
  
  • SAMHSA Fact Sheet
    April 15, 2000
    
    
• President Clinton Announces More Than $100 Million in Community Grants to Prevent Violence Among Youth
  September 11, 1999

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