Normalization of Cigarette and Drug Use in Home Entertainment Networks / Some Performances Require Serious Censorship

Just now October 1, 2026 1 min read 📰 ISNA

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The head of Iran's Drug Control Headquarters has raised concerns about the normalization of drug and cigarette use in home entertainment productions. This issue is seen as a significant threat to youth and families, prompting a call for stricter oversight of such content.

The head of the Prevention and Treatment Department of the Drug Control Headquarters criticized the normalization of tobacco and drug use in some home entertainment productions, stating: The direct or indirect depiction of drug use and even the normalization of cigarette consumption in certain films and series is a serious warning for the youth and families, and the oversight system for these works must address this issue with greater seriousness.