ACE Launches Multimedia Campaign To Support Inhalant.org And The Prevention Of Inhalant Abuse

Main Category: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs
Article Date: 03 Feb 2010 - 1:00 PDT

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The Alliance for Consumer Education (ACE) is launching a new public service announcement campaign to support its http://www.inhalant.org website, and its ongoing efforts to reach out to parents and children about inhalant abuse.

The PSA(s) feature the story of Allison Fogarty, whose episode of the A&E Television Series "Intervention" remains one of the most watched and controversial in the program's history. With the help of her family, her mother Nancy and her sister Sue, Allison was able to overcome a life-threatening addiction to inhalants.

When producers for "Intervention: In-Depth" heard about Allison's involvement in educating others, they decided to feature the PSA's production in the February 1 episode of the series. Her mother Nancy says, "I firmly believe God saved Allison from this horrible addiction for a reason; to educate, to encourage and to spread hope!"

"The data is frightening. There are over 1,400 common household products that kids are able to abuse and get 'high' and this can cause brain damage and even death," explains Kelly Semrau, President of the Alliance for Consumer Education.

Partnership for a Drug-Free America studies show the alarming disconnect between parents and their children over this issue. Their research indicates that one in five of our nation's children have used inhalants and children are four times more likely to use an inhalant than their parents think.

"However, according to national studies, if a parent talks to their child about inhalant abuse, that child is half as likely to ever try an inhalant," said Colleen Creighton, Executive Director of ACE, "Allison, her mother and her sister Sue all provide their heartfelt messages to parents and teenagers about the danger of inhalants and the hope for recovery."

The PSA was written and directed by Ben Garrett, Executive Producer of Vidicom, who has produced more than 200 PSAs over a 30 year career in television, including Ad Council endorsed campaigns. The PSA(s) which will also be made available to other TV networks, cable outlets and local stations after its debut on A&E, will also be available on YouTube, Facebook and social media sites.

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Alliance for Consumer Education

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