<p>In 1936, cannabis was portrayed as a menace to society. By 1993, it was simply part of the furniture.</p><p><br></p><p>Episode Two of Helping or Hurting? revisits Dazed and Confused, Richard Linklater’s cult classic set on the last day of school in 1976. Far removed from the hysteria of Reefer Madness, this film presents cannabis not as a threat, but as a quiet and unremarkable presence in the lives of American teenagers. But was this shift a step forward?</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Paul O’Donoghue of Give &amp; Toke, alongside Joel and Bash of Exotican, this episode explores whether Dazed and Confused helped normalise cannabis through relatability, or reinforced stereotypes that continue to shape public perception today.</p><p><br></p><p>Part cultural time capsule, part social commentary, this conversation examines the intersection of cinema, stigma, and progress.</p><p><br></p><p>This four-part series from Give &amp; Toke and Exotican examines how cannabis has been portrayed on screen, and whether those portrayals have helped or hindered reform.</p><p><br></p><p>Give &amp; Toke: https://giveandtoke.com</p><p>Exotican: https://exotican.com.au</p>