In my lifetime, I have known my share of Charlie Sheens, sons of wealthy, influential men who could buy their children anything, and out of many problems. One was a classmate of mine from school, a ...

The depiction of casual, consequence-free smoking and general disregard for public health in 1980s television reflects a societal delay in adopting modern health standards, treating long-term risks as ...

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