[Pan_Yans Wife]

Her embarassament proves that this type of publicity is only negative, and may in fact have a lasting impact on younger people who are unaware of the devastating side effects of drug use. Her shame, is the whole point, I would imagine. I can understand her emotions in this, but I think it may actually have a positive impact on young people. This is a positive outcome of this publicity, and maybe one day, she will understand that.

[Frapster]

You know - you're exactly right. Thanks for the comments.

[Ramius]

...but I think it may actually have a positive impact on young people...

No, it doesn't. These "drugs will destroy your life" ad campaigns are a waste of effort. People, teens especially, never really think that the bad outcome will really happen to *them*. They think they can handle it. They drive fast because they don't think they will crash. They can use drugs and not get addicted. The bad stuff happens to other people.

Besides, nobody starts doing drugs because they think it will be *good* for their health. They do it because it is fun and it feels good.

Heck, even the woman in this picture had it happening to *her* in *real time* and it wasn't enough to make her quit.