This comprehensive series by multi-award-winning producers of UPPERS, DOWNERS, ALL AROUNDERS addresses everything from the history of drugs through to treatment and recovery including the physiology, neurochemistry and sociology of drugs and compulsive behaviors . An ideal visual resource for educational, clinical and training applications. DVD One
HISTORY - This segment explores the roll psychoactive drugs have played in the social economic and emotional development of civilization. 14 minutes
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PREVENTION - Prevention is a shared responsibility and the goals of the three recognized methods are explained. Age of first use as an indicator of future problems is also explored. 19 minutes
TREATMENT - Treatment and recovery become a lifelong process for individuals willing to confront their addiction. This segment deals with each aspect of the treatment continuum. 14 minutes
MENTAL HEALTH AND DRUGS - Co-occurring disorders are challenging for both the patient and their treatment provider. This film focuses on simultaneous treatment using medications and individual/group therapy. 16 minutes
DVD Two
HEREDITY, ENVIRONMENT AND PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS - The combination of a person's genetic history and the external pressures they experience at various times in their lives are key factors of addiction. 14 minutes
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UPPERS - Stimulants, from cocaine to amphetamine to caffeine and nicotine, each class is examined in terms of mental and emotional effects. 13 minutes
DOWNERS: Sedative Hypnotics - Prescribed to lessen pain and anxiety, these are effective when used as therapeutic adjuncts to treatment, misuse leads to serious addiction. 18 minutes
ALCOHOL - Woven into the cultural and family traditions of most peoples, alcohol is the oldest and most widely used psychoactive drug which can, if abused cause irreversible physiological damage. 17 minutes
ALL-AROUNDERS - This segment addresses the alphabet soup psychedelics like MDMA and LSD to the plant based substances like mushrooms and marijuana. 20 minutes
OTHER DRUGS, OTHER ADDICTIONS - Addiction isn't limited to street drugs and alcohol, this segment deals with addictive inhalant, steroid, gambling, eating and internet behaviors. 20 minutes
*Ten Programs on Two DVDs
*Close Captioned
*Sub-Titled in Spanish
*Includes PDF reproducible worksheets for each program