"Meth Inside Out offers users in recovery potentially life saving hope and clarity at a time of serious questioning." Claudia Black, Ph.D., Specialist in Addictive Disorders"Jolting, compelling, accessible...this video does a striking job translating the neurobiology of methamphetamine addiction in a powerful and memorable way." Andrew J. Saxon, M.D. Director, Addiction Psychiatry Residency Program, University of Washington
"This exceptional video series accomplishes a goal few manage to attain: teaching science-based content in an engaging way to assist with the delivery of effective substance abuse treatment. A real step forward for the field." Deni Carise, Ph.D., Director, Treatment Systems Section, Treatment Research Institute, Philadelphia
This package is a groundbreaking video-based treatment curriculum on methamphetamine addiction and recovery designed to equip meth users, their families, and the professionals who assist them with a solid understanding of the biological basis of addiction, effective tools for recovery, and, most importantly, hope for the future.
Presented by UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs, a leading research institution on the topic of methamphetamine, and Eyes of the World Media Group, this research-based series presents the most up-to-date information in a compelling and easy-to-understand format. Emphasizes the human impact of addiction by sharing personal stories of addicts and their families. Shot in high definition with state-of-the-art graphics, the series is designed to engage and inspire viewers.
Created for maximum flexibility, the curriculum is designed to meet the needs of treatment centers, correctional facilities, community centers, social service agencies, and universities. The series is composed of three episodes, which can be used individually or as a set. Handbooks allow counselors to maximize the educational potential of each episode.
The programs in the METH: INSIDEout Series are:
HUMAN IMPACT provides an eye-opening introduction to meth's impact on individuals, families, and communities across the globe. Explores motivations for use including the need to escape negative feelings, lose weight, enhance sex, and increase energy. Reveals how many of these factors impact women disproportionately, resulting in specialized needs in recovery. Focuses on the magnitude and consequences of use, including job and property loss, poverty, incarceration, and effects on children. Spotlights the link between meth and violence, especially domestic violence and crimes that result in imprisonment. Concludes with realistic solutions. 34 minutes
THE BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR equips viewers with an understanding of how meth changes the brain and, consequently, behavior. 3D animations, accessible explanations, and personal accounts help viewers understand complex scientific concepts. Users learn how to better cope with the stages of meth addiction and recovery by gaining an understanding of the biological underpinnings of the high, tolerance, craving, paranoia, aggression, anhedonia, and healing. Special Features include 10 state-of-the-art 3D brain animations that can be shown individually and a 36 page Brain and Behavior Handbook. 34 minutes
WINDOWS TO RECOVERY explores effective treatment practices across program types and settings. This episode empowers the viewer by providing information and concrete tools for recovery, including creating structure, participating in sober activities, avoiding high-risk situations, and coping with craving. Windows to Recovery reveals that treatment is not a quick fix, but a set of activities leading to long-term changes in lifestyle, thinking, and behavior. The episode shows, without a doubt, that recovery is within reach. 42 minutes
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