Synopsis
The story of Leah Betts, an 18 year old who died from taking an ecstasy tablet on her 18th birthday in 1995. Explores the role of the media and drug awareness campaigning by her parents.
- Programme: Children Of Drugs
- Episode: Leah Betts: The Girl Next Door
- Channel: BBC One Wales
- Broadcast year: 2000
- Sociology | What effect do the media have on audiences? | Theoretical views of media effects including hypodermic syringe, two-step flow, cultural effects, uses and gratifications. Impact of social media and the role of new media.
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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