Moses’ words reveal the serious, palpable consequences false narratives have for people. As Netherland & Hansen discuss in their paper: “In this sense, the popular press is helping to create a form of narcotic apartheid that is inscribed not only on divergent narratives of the human qualities, family, and community lives of white compared to black or brown addicted people, but that is also inscribed on racially divergent legal codes and local, State and Federal policies.” Media reinforced misconceptions and incomplete narratives can translate into disastrous real-world consequences for those who are misrepresented.