1、中文 5650 字， 3000 英文单词， 1.6 万英文字符 文献出处： Oksanen A. Affect and addiction in the Celebrity Rehab reality television showJ. Addiction Research & Theory, 2014, 22(2):137-146. Affect and addiction in the Celebrity Rehab reality television show Atte Oksanen This article analyses how the popular re
2、ality television show Celebrity Rehab with Dr Drew portrays addiction and the treatment process. The data consist of seasons 14, which were originally broadcast 20082011. The qualitative analysis of the show will be grounded on the theoretical concept of affect, which refers, in brief, to intensitie
3、s and emotional forces. Celebrity Rehab exemplifies current re-working of the images of addiction and rehabilitation. The narrative storyline of the show structures the contents of the show from detoxification to graduation in three weeks. This enables the input of visually shocking material. Recove
4、ry is portrayed as a long struggle against addiction, which is defined as both substance dependency and exces- sive, sensation-seeking behavior. Addiction is connected to violent conflicts, bodily expressions and private disclosure. The show uses severely addicted celebrities as participants, some o
5、f whom have subsequently died. Exact details about the treatment process are kept brief. Displayed affects, emotions, bodies and body parts become primary material, while factual information about treatment and the dangers of drugs and alcohol are secondary. What Celebrity Rehab shows as visual imag
6、es is more important than what it tells about addictions. It uses body fluids and close-ups of bodily distortions to portray addictions and the difficulty of treatment. Keywords: Television, media, celebrities, affect, body INTRODUCTION For two years, we have been showing you the human damage and destruction caused by drugs and alcohol abuse. We have seen how the once glamorous world of celebrity and fame has become a frightening reflection of a deadly disease that is destroying lives everywhere. D
