Campaigns Quote by Anjelica Huston
“Of course drugs were fun. And that's what's so stupid about anti-drug campaigns: they don't admit that. I can't say I feel particularly scarred or lessened by my experimentation with drugs. They've gotten a very bad name.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Oprah Winfrey Show, 1999
The speaker points out that drug use is often portrayed only negatively, ignoring its appeal, which makes anti‑drug messages less credible.
In simple terms: Drug fun is ignored in anti‑drug messages, reducing their honesty.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge both risks and perceived benefits in drug discussions.
Themes
honesty
public health
communication
media
perception
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
public health
media critique
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- public service announcements
- parent‑child talks
Key Concepts
addiction
risk communication
behavioral economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can campaigns balance honesty with deterrence?
- What facts make anti‑drug messages more credible?
A Different Perspective
Over‑emphasizing fun can unintentionally glamorize drug use.
![“That's what I hate about the war on drugs. All day long we see those commercials: "Here's your brain, here's your brain on drugs", "Just Say No", "Why do you think they call it dope?" … And then the next commercial is [singing] "This Bud's for yooouuuu." C'mon, everybody, let's be hypocritical…” quote by Bill Hicks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1d7/bill-hicks-970_brain_that-s-what-i-hate-about-the-war-on-drug_2826763.jpg)
