This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Doctors warn TV ads push youths toward drug abuse
Two doctors told a Senate subcommittee that over the counter sleep aids and tranquilizers are advertised in ways that mislead youths. Anthony Kales and David Greenblatt cited ineffective recommended dosages and potential dangers, urging removal of such advertising from TV. They warned of a trend toward immediate self medication and mood alteration among youngsters, noting products like Sominex and Compoz among examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Anthony Kales
Hershey Medical Center
David Greenblatt
Massachusetts General Hospital
Senate
Kales
Greenblatt