“ Despite a broad range of educational and prevention approaches, most programmes do not prevent myths, but perpetuate stereotypes and misinform the general public. Such programmes rely on sensationalized, exaggerated statements about cocaine which misinform about patterns of use, stigmatize users, and destroy the educator’s credibility. This has given most education campaigns a naïve image and has reduced confidence in the quality and accuracy of these campaigns.
(Leaked) briefing document from the World Health Organisation & United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute Cocaine Project, 1995. via Ben Goldacre, This is my column. This is my column on drugs. Any questions?
