I have gotten hooked in recent months on an A & E show called Intervention. They film the addict living their daily life, then gather them up and toss them in a room with everyone they know plus a bonus intervention specialist type person. The goal being of course to convince to the person to leave then and there for rehab. Reality drama at its best.
But tonight, as working on grading papers, I watched 3 episodes in a row. All three were about alcoholics. Now, I understand that alcohol abuse is a prevalent issue and not to be taken lightly, (even runs in my family) but come on people. I need more than alcohol abuse in prime time.
"Dan drinks a case of beer a day. " That was one of the shocking factoids that popped up during an episode. I know a guy who does that...where's the tragedy there??
So in the spirit of my lovely lists...here are a few other addiction issues I would like to see on Intervention in the future. Interested producers feel free to contact me.
- self mutilation
- opium
- cocaine
- over eating
- meth amphetamines
- sexual addiction
- huffing magic markers
- collecting ceramic figurines
- alcoholic animals
1 comment:
That's twisted.
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