Whats the importance of the studys findings related to substances depicted in films?
The findings clearly suggest the need for increased parental awareness about the prevalence of depiction of substances in films, often in ways that normalize or glamorize their use, even if the amount of depiction in some rating categories (e.g. animated G-rated films) continues to decline. Parents clearly need to recognize the messages about substances in films and talk with their kids about the risks of substance use, and the MPAA should consider including information about substance depiction in films to parents.
