Drugs and Crime: Questions and Answers for Broadcasters (1995)

The 1995 report, “Drugs and Crime: Questions and Answers for Broadcasters,” identifies broadcasters as key vectors for accurate information about drug use and abuse and its impact on local communities and the United States, and provides guidance on how to address these issues during their broadcasts. The report includes probing questions for investigating local drug problems, a sampling of public service announcement scripts for stations, a roster of national organizations to use as resources, and more. The report emphasizes the importance of reporting on unique problems facing local communities, as well as the significance of prevention and treatment in combating the nation's drug crisis. It also highlights successful anti-drug programs and the need for a balanced approach that combines law enforcement, treatment, and prevention strategies.