“Stop The Madness” Was “We Are The World” Of Anti-Drug PSAs

The ‘80s taught us that anything can be accomplished through an all-star music video.

Throughout the 1980s, the Reagan administration, championed by First Lady Nancy Reagan, worked to raise awareness of the ever-growing epidemic of drug use (particularly cocaine and crack) among young people and children.

Throughout the 1980s, the Reagan administration, championed by First Lady Nancy Reagan, worked to raise awareness of the ever-growing epidemic of drug use (particularly cocaine and crack) among young people and children.

Image by Courtesy Ronald Reagan Library

In 1985, endorsed and supported by President Reagan and his administration, the music video "Stop the Madness" was created. It featured an all-star musical cast and cameos.

In 1985, endorsed and supported by President Reagan and his administration, the music video "Stop the Madness" was created. It featured an all-star musical cast and cameos.

Among the all-star cast? New Edition...

Among the all-star cast? New Edition...

...LaToya Jackson...

...LaToya Jackson...


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