Stoned (1980)

Introduction
The 1980 film "Stoned" is a made-for-television American drama film, directed by John Herzfeld and premiered on the CBS network. It represents the iconic epidemic of the 80s, where drug use was prevalent amongst teens. The movie concentrated on teen substance abuse and its effects, providing it an instructional angle also. It starred Scott Baio as Jack Melon, a high school student who becomes a drug abuser.

Plot Summary
The film kicks off with Jack Melon, a curious, gifted and popular high school trainee. Triggered by his curiosity and peer pressure, Jack gets presented to cannabis by his friends, and gradually, this turns into a routine habit. It doesn't stop there, as Jack is introduced to stronger drugs such as LSD, leading him into the gripping trap of compound abuse.

Character Development and Story Progression
As Jack falls deeper into the world of drugs, the viewers see his transformation-- his academics sliding, becoming aloof from loved ones, and extreme changes in behavior. One of the most substantial minutes in the movie is Jack's "bad journey," a thoroughly recorded hallucination scene that successfully portrays the scaries and threats of drug misuse.

His descent into drug dependency proves practically awful while impacting his relationships with his sweetheart and his household. The movie enters into the depths of how Jack's journey through drug abuse impacts those around him, emphasizing his parents' battle to comprehend and save their boy.

Ending and Message
As the storyline advances, Jack's life spirals out of control. He suffers significant effects, consisting of being expelled from school, and practically losing his life to a drug overdose. Ultimately, he recognizes his mistakes and the self-destruction his addiction has actually led him towards and winds up in rehab, turning his life around.

The climax includes Jack going back to his high school to share his experiences as an alerting to others about the hazards of drug experimentation and dependency. The movie successfully depicts the ravaging results of drugs on physical and mental health and relationships by showcasing a bright student's terrible downfall. The ending is targeted at being a potent message for the youth about the hazardous effects of drug dependence.

Conclusion
"Stoned" remains pertinent as a powerful social commentary even after years of its release. Despite being a tv film, it manages to dive deep into the styles of peer pressure, teenage rebellion, interest, and the damaging long-lasting impacts these can have when into drug experimentation. Unlike other drug-oriented movies of its time, "Stoned" avoids glamorizing drug use and instead builds a cautionary tale on the grim realities and the serious effects of drug addiction. The motion picture brings to light the problems of the 80s drug havoc, making it an educational movie while delivering a strong anti-drug message.

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