Which major type of advertising is used to communicate a message on behalf of some good cause, such as stopping drug abuse, and is usually created by advertising professionals free of charge with the necessary time and space often donated by the media?

A) cause
B) brand
C) direct-response
D) business-to-business
E) public service

e. public service

Explanation:

Public service -

It refers to the advertising method , where the message about any social issue is circulated amongst the people living in the society , is referred to as public service .

This awareness and propaganda can be performed by some professionals with the responsibility of being the a responsible citizen of the society , and hence do not ask for money and serve the country .

The awareness like the sig effects of drugs , alcohol , smoking , etc.  

Hence , from the given scenario of the question ,

The correct option is public service .