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Should EastEnders tackle drugs?
In my other post on future storylines, someone suggested that EE should do something about drugs. Seeing as drug-related deaths have been on the increase in recent years, a storyline about a young resident dying from ecstasy at a rave could be significant. Let's say for eg. a group of youngsters (Ben, Jay, Lola, Zsa Zsa, Fatboy, Nancy, Lee, Whitney, Abi, Liam, Cindy, Paul, Mark Jr, Danny Butcher) went to a warehouse near Gallions Reach station in East London (you know, let's make it realistic) and Zsa Zsa, Lola or Whitney died and say Ben was responsible for supplying the drugs. It would be very significant and could even change attitudes on drugs. It could be significant.
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I wouldn't like to see another young resident die so soon after Lucy (especially as that was also drug related). EE's last big drug sl was Phil Mitchell afaik so I wouldn't be adverse to seeing Ben follow in his footsteps and how Phil reacts.
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I was thinking it's a bit soon after the Lucy death storyline for another young character to die, especially if it's drug related. However there could be a heroin addiction storyline where the addict goes to a methadone clinic and finds out they have hepatitis C which is very common among injecting addicts. There is a stigma around heroin where other drugs like cocaine or ecstasy are seen as socially acceptable. Emmerdale have done a legal high story which was short lived but OK.
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I wouldn't like to see another young resident die so soon after Lucy (especially as that was also drug related). EE's last big drug sl was Phil Mitchell afaik so I wouldn't be adverse to seeing Ben follow in his footsteps and how Phil reacts.
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I was thinking it's a bit soon after the Lucy death storyline for another young character to die, especially if it's drug related. However there could be a heroin addiction storyline where the addict goes to a methadone clinic and finds out they have hepatitis C which is very common among injecting addicts. There is a stigma around heroin where other drugs like cocaine or ecstasy are seen as socially acceptable. Emmerdale have done a legal high story which was short lived but OK.
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What if the victim was a male character and instead of Ben being responsible, it was Zsa Zsa Carter?
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What if the victim was a male character and instead of Ben being responsible, it was Zsa Zsa Carter?
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Yes. A moralising, condescending drugs related storyline is exactly what EastEnders needs. Ecstasy is far less harmfull than tobacco or alcohol and those who use it are far less likely to become dependent on it than they are tobacoo or alcohol but it should definately be presented as a terrifying and dangerous dose of death. That will certainly make EastEnders and the BBC appear informed and in touch with today's youth and the many people who occaisionally take ecstasy fully aware and informed of the few risks there are. That will not come off as patronising at all.
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Yes. A moralising, condescending drugs related storyline is exactly what EastEnders needs. Ecstasy is far less harmfull than tobacco or alcohol and those who use it are far less likely to become dependent on it than they are tobacoo or alcohol but it should definately be presented as a terrifying and dangerous dose of death. That will certainly make EastEnders and the BBC appear informed and in touch with today's youth and the many people who occaisionally take ecstasy fully aware and informed of the few risks there are. That will not come off as patronising at all.
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She's not in the show though..? I doubt people would take to the storyline if it wasn't an established character.
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Yes. A moralising, condescending drugs related storyline is exactly what EastEnders needs. Ecstasy is far less harmfull than tobacco or alcohol and those who use it are far less likely to become dependent on it than they are tobacoo or alcohol but it should definately be presented as a terrifying and dangerous dose of death. That will certainly make EastEnders and the BBC appear informed and in touch with today's youth and the many people who occaisionally take ecstasy fully aware and informed of the few risks there are. That will not come off as patronising at all.
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Firstly, learn to actually spell. Secondly, I'm a liberal on drugs policy. Drugs should, in my view, be regulated with a ban on consumption in public places and sale to minors. The problem is that under prohibition, people who use drugs recreationally don't know what they are taking. EastEnders showing this issue and showing how drug-related deaths actually do happen which is why drugs policy needs reform would be socially enlightening. I'm sorry you we're quick enough to realise that.
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Firstly, learn to actually spell.
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Secondly, I'm a liberal on drugs policy. Drugs should, in my view, be regulated with a ban on consumption in public places and sale to minors. The problem is that under prohibition, people who use drugs recreationally don't know what they are taking. EastEnders showing this issue and showing how drug-related deaths actually do happen which is why drugs policy needs reform would be socially enlightening. I'm sorry you we're quick enough to realise that.
Then perhaps you should have clarified the purpose of such a storyline in the OP. Also, use one of the many "party drug" legal highs. New ones are being manufactured all the time - faster than the government can legislate against them - and people are always dying of the awful things.
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Did my few misspellings confuse you? Did they make it difficult for you to understand what I was trying to say? No? Then **** you.
Then perhaps you should have clarified the purpose of such a storyline in the OP. Also, use one of the many "party drug" legal highs. New ones are being manufactured all the time - faster than the government can legislate against them - and people are always dying of the awful things. |
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Not sure how you think a storyline involving a drugs related death would 'change attitudes'. Surely that would just reinforce the belief that drugs are bad and you'll die after one pill?
If EE really wanted to change perceptions of drug use, they should show characters taking ecstacy and it having no adverse effects whatsoever- that is what happens in the vast majority of cases after all. This never would happen, though, as I imagine EE can't br seen to be glamorising drug use.. |
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Firstly, learn to actually spell. Secondly, I'm a liberal on drugs policy. Drugs should, in my view, be regulated with a ban on consumption in public places and sale to minors. The problem is that under prohibition, people who use drugs recreationally don't know what they are taking. EastEnders showing this issue and showing how drug-related deaths actually do happen which is why drugs policy needs reform would be socially enlightening. I'm sorry you we're quick enough to realise that.
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Not sure how you think a storyline involving a drugs related death would 'change attitudes'. Surely that would just reinforce the belief that drugs are bad and you'll die after one pill?
If EE really wanted to change perceptions of drug use, they should show characters taking ecstacy and it having no adverse effects whatsoever- that is what happens in the vast majority of cases after all. This never would happen, though, as I imagine EE can't br seen to be glamorising drug use.. |
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I would of liked Peter's drug taking to have descended into something darker, but it was all wrapped up in a sweet little bow in a matter of episodes.
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Who is Danny Butcher?
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Roxy becoming a drug addict again. Rita Simons would kill.it.
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Roxy becoming a drug addict again. Rita Simons would kill.it.
EE has done drug storylines a few times. Didn't Donna die of an overdose back in the 80s? Then there was Nick Cotton, Rainie and Phil as addicts. I think Aidan almost overdosed on Ecstacy back in the 90s too? |
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Did she used to be one?
EE has done drug storylines a few times. Didn't Donna die of an overdose back in the 80s? Then there was Nick Cotton, Rainie and Phil as addicts. I think Aidan almost overdosed on Ecstacy back in the 90s too? |
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Back in Ibiza she was. I think that was why her and Ronnie moved away to Albert Square.
Think that's right . Think they should definitely revisit Roxy's past. |
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Roxy becoming a drug addict again. Rita Simons would kill.it.
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Back in Ibiza she was. I think that was why her and Ronnie moved away to Albert Square.
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Think that's right . Think they should definitely revisit Roxy's past.
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