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Originally posted by ARTelevision
There are many people against drugs, for example. But in general, a person who has battled addiction and comes back with a strong anti-drug message is typically granted more credibility.
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Conversely, if someone has used drugs and does not consider them to be a life-destroying scourge, then they have less credibility in many American's minds. It seems that it isn't just the experience that gives credibility but whether or not an expected conclusion about said experiences was reached.