Train Wreck

THE PAPER IS REALLY GOOD! HOWEVER, THE “MEDIA” PART IN THE INSTRUTIONS SHOULD BE REFRERED BACK TO THE MOVIE TRAINWRECK.

FOR EXAMPLE, THE QUESTION…

Should MEDIA portrayals be required to be accurate in their depictions of use, showing both positive and negative consequences? 

SHOULD BE ANSWER IN THE FORMAT OF…

Should THE MOVIE “TRAIN WRECK” portrayals be required to be accurate in their depictions of use, showing both positive and negative consequences? 

I REPLACED ALL THE “MEDIA”S WITH THE ACTUAL MOVIE TO AVOID ANY FURTHER CONFUSION.

Step Three: Write the paper. Begin the paper with an introduction that summarizes the main findings of the AAP article and previews what will be covered in the coming pages. Next, compare and contrast the portrayal of substance use found in the MOVIE “TRAIN WRECK” with the information learned about that substance in the class and course readings. What messages about the substance are being portrayed? How accurate are those messages relative to the actual data on substance use? Be sure to cite the course readings as needed.

Continue by comparing and contrasting the portrayal of substance use found in the MOVIE “TRAIN WRECK” with the criticism of media portrayals found in the AAP paper. Does the MOVIE “TRAIN WRECK” example match their arguments or contradict them? What links and connections can be made? Be sure to cite the article as needed. 

Next, draw some conclusions about the portrayal of substance use found in the MOVIE “TRAIN WRECK”, addressing the following: What are the implications of this type of portrayal? What messages are being sent and to whom? Are those messages an accurate representation of the use of this substance? Should MOVIE “TRAIN WRECK” portrayals be required to be accurate in their depictions of use, showing both positive and negative consequences? 

Finally, review the guidelines suggested by the AAP at the end of their policy statement and address the following: Although directed specifically at pediatricians, which of those recommendations is most important? Why? Are these recommendations necessary? If followed, will they be effective in addressing the concerns raised earlier in the article? Be sure to cite sources as needed.