*Recommended by School Library Journal.*Recommended by Educational Media Reviews Online
"This series is a welcome addition to any high school collection for research and information. It will hold the attention of the viewer, and is a perfect length for health classes, social studies classes, and other specialty classes such as speech or survival classes. The teachers’ resource guide, available online, is a valuable tool for discussion and activities." Library Media Connection
The only antidote to the flashy appeal of drugs is honest information. Give your students the straight facts on some of the most widely abused substances with this series.
There are five 20-minute programs in the series:
ALCOHOL - This program makes clear the many myths associated with alcohol and explores the history of alcohol, a substance first used as a medicine; the effects of alcohol on the body and the short - and long-term health impacts; and teenage attitudes toward alcohol and trends such as binge drinking. Also examines the prevalence of alcohol in our culture and discusses alcoholism - how to identify it and how to treat it.
MARIJUANA - Marijuana has the distinction of being our most widely used illegal drug. This program traces the history of marijuana and goes on to explain some of the many uses of the hemp plant; the effects of THC - the primary psychoactive chemical in marijuana, sinsemilla, hashish, and hash oil - on the body; the short- and long-term health implications of marijuana abuse; and teenage attitudes toward marijuana. Also investigates the concept of psychological dependency and considers whether marijuana is a gateway drug.
COCAINE AND CRACK - The pleasure of a cocaine high doesn't last long, but the damage cocaine causes can last a lifetime. This program explores the history of cocaine; the effects of cocaine and crack on the body and the short- and long-term health impacts; and teenage attitudes toward cocaine and crack. Also delves into the illicit cocaine trade and the cartels that control it, as well as addiction to cocaine - both physical and psychological.
NARCOTICS: Heroin, Opium, Codeine, and Morphine - Strictly speaking, the term "narcotic" refers to opium, opium derivatives, and their synthetic substitutes. This program delves into the history of narcotics such as heroin, opium, codeine, and morphine; the effects of narcotics on the body and the short- and long-term health impacts; and teenage attitudes toward narcotics. In addition, the video considers legalization and regulatory issues involving narcotics, as well as physical and psychological addiction to these potent drugs.
INHALANTS - Since chemicals in more than 1,400 products can be sniffed or huffed for their psychoactive and mind-altering effects, it's not surprising that inhalants are the most frequently abused substances. This program explores the history of inhalant abuse; the effects of inhalants on the body and the short- and long-term health impacts; and teenage attitudes toward inhalants. The major classes of commonly abused inhalants and treatment and prevention measures are also described.
*Includes PDF Guides for each program