Entry #5.9A

Name of PSA:

Brain on Drugs

Target audience:

Anyone that is on the verge of trying to use drugs .

Message:

Using this drug can completely ruin your life.. It can shatter your brain & make you a weaker person.

Sound used:

There were no sound effects, or any music , Just the women screaming and expressing her feelings.

Visual imagery used:

A women expressing in anger what happens to you and your family if you use that type of drug.
She is in a kitchen, has a pan in her hand & she is destroying everything in sight. She is trying to explain that once you start using the drug your life shatters.. You become weak & not only does it affect you it affects your family, friends & everyone around you.

Text used:

It said Partnership for Drug Free America .


How did you feel when viewing this PSA? What were your emotions?

I felt kind of scared. I always see people and how drugs can really take over their lifes. The girl just seemed kind of violent about the entire situation like she has been through an experience where either she or a loved one had used drugs. I really dont wanna be like that.. ever . I feel inspired to not mess up my life with any kind of drugs.

What action do you feel you need to take after viewing this PSA?

Telling others myself to not get involved with drugs.

What is one specific change that would make this PSA more effective?

Being more specific with the reality and what would happen if one were to get involved with drugs.