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DRUG EDUCATION

DRUG EDUCATION


ATOD: ALCOHOL, TOBACCO & OTHER DRUGS - MARIJUANA PAPERS: RESEARCH UPDATE

This program reveals the latest scientific research about how marijuana changes the adolescent brain, impairs the brain's ability to perform complex tasks, lowers the body's immune system and can become powerfully addictive. Using a format similar to popular TV detective shows such as CSI, several real teens travel across the country in search of answers to important questions like: Is it true marijuana's not addictive? And how can something "natural" like marijuana be harmful? Along the way they meet Dr. Susan Tapert from the University Of California in San Diego, a research scientist using MRI's to track brain function in teens who've experimented with marijuana.

She shows them how new studies have scientifically linked loss of memory function to teenage marijuana use. The teenage sleuths also speak to Dr. Michael Roth a researcher dealing with marijuana's harmful effect on the immune system. Dr. Roth gives them a first hand demonstration in his laboratory which graphically shows how the active ingredient in marijuana actually inhibits the body's normal healing process. The teens also speak to drug counselors who introduce them to other real teens whose lives have been forever damaged by the drugs devastating effect on an individual's potential to do well in school and to function normally as an adult.

Review
  • Recommended - Educational Media Reviews Online


    • Item no. : MC01390018
    Format : DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration : 20 minutes
    Audience : Grades 7-College
    Copyright : 2005
    StdBkNo : 1555481132
    Price : USD 189.00

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    ATOD: ALCOHOL, TOBACCO & OTHER DRUGS - NEW CLUB DRUGS: DESIGNED FOR DEATH

    In the last few years, Ecstasy, GHB and other club drugs have not only inundated the club and party scenes, but have spread quickly to high schools and junior high schools throughout the United States. Just when drug educators, physicians and school officials thought they had learned all the hazards of these drugs, a new crop of dangerous substances called New Club Drugs has sprung up, posing even more dangerous risks than the first group. The new club drugs include Foxy - a pill that is two times stronger than Ecstasy and available at half the cost. Others are called AMT, YABA, Blue Mystic and 2C-B.

    The DVD uses the same compelling format as Club Drugs: The Real Deal to highlight each new club drug, how it works, how it affects the body and the mind, who is selling them and most importantly understand the very real health hazards. An emergency room physician, as well as a law enforcement officer, tips teens off to the latest information. Young users also describe the effects including hearing the parents of one teen who died of an overdose. The resulting message is clear - kids who take new club drugs or regular clubs drugs are putting their lives at risk.

    Review
  • Recommended - Educational Media Reviews Online

    Award
  • The Chris Awards - Honorable Mention - Columbus International Film & Video Festival


    • Item no. : CL01390020
    Format : DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration : 20 minutes
    Audience : Grades 7-College
    Copyright : 2005
    StdBkNo : 1555481116
    Price : USD 189.00

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    ATOD: ALCOHOL, TOBACCO & OTHER DRUGS - PARTY SMART: AVOIDING PARTY MELTDOWNS

    This hard-hitting DVD profiles real kids and real parties that have spiraled out-of-control to teach viewers how to prevent party disasters. Whether it's throwing a party or attending one, excitement, anticipation, peer pressure and poor planning can often get in the way of a teenager's ability to make safe, smart decisions. Viewers listen and learn from teens, parents, prom promoters and law enforcement personnel. The lethal combination of unsupervised parties, alcohol, drugs, and in some cases, weapons, too often results in serious injury, property damage, arrests, and lawsuits. The second half of the program teaches SMART strategies to help teens plan safe celebrations.

    A SMART strategy is detailed:
  • Stay Safe: Don't have or go to parties where there are drugs, alcohol or weapons.

  • Make a Plan: Make a plan with parents, be sure they have all the information they need to have about the party your throwing or the party you're going to.

  • Ask Questions: Make sure you know the Who, What, When, Where and Why of the party.

  • Respect the Rules: Decide what the house rules will be for your party or know the house rules of the party you're going to and respect them.

  • Think Fun: Be creative and have fun. That's the point!


    • Item no. : FN01390021
    Format : DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration : 20 minutes
    Audience : Grades 7-College
    Copyright : 2005
    StdBkNo : 9781555481124
    Price : USD 189.00

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    CHOKING GAME, THE

    This program exposes "the choking game"--a shockingly foolish and deadly activity among 9-14 year olds that has resulted in the tragic deaths of children across the country. Through interviews with children who have participated in the "game", siblings and parents of children who have died, and experts and physicians, young viewers get the straight and alarming facts about just how dangerous this "game" is. One young teen describes his personal experiences with the "game" and how his twin brother Gabriel died from it in an attempt to get high without drugs. Dr. Thomas Andrew, a medical examiner, describes what actually happens to the brain when the blood flow gets cut off causing brain damage and possible death. A parent describes and details the tragic death of her son in an attempt to prevent others from the same fate. Gives young viewers information explaining the difference between healthy and dangerous risk taking.

    Awards
  • CINE Golden Eagle Award
  • Notable Children's Video List - American Library Association (ALA)


    • Item no. : WM01390048
    Format : DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration : 19 minutes
    Audience : Grades 5-9
    Copyright : 2006
    StdBkNo : 9781555480097
    Price : USD 129.95

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    COCAINE AND HEROIN: STILL HERE, STILL DEADLY

    "I was 15 the first time I tried it. I was at my girlfriend's house." These words, spoken by a real teen in recovery, set the tone for this powerful program which recounts the stories of two teens who became ensnared in the dangerous and all-too-common worlds of cocaine and heroin abuse. Both teens describe step-by-step how they were sucked into trying the drugs for the first time, how they became addicted, and how incredibly difficult it is to recover from their addictions. Their harrowing testimonies will resonate with viewers and impel them to steer clear of cocaine and heroin. Program includes strategies for recognizing the dangers and avoiding these destructive drugs. A special section detailing the dangers of "starter heroin" is presented with a strong no-use message.

    Item no. : PR01390387
    Format : DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration : 21 minutes
    Audience : Grades 7-College
    Copyright : 2007
    StdBkNo : 9781555484347
    Price : USD 189.00

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    DANGER ZONE: STEERING CLEAR OF DRUGS

    This three-part series and accompanying print curriculum teaches students in grades 3-5 the very latest research based information about the dangers of drugs they are likely to encounter, choices and options related to such exposure, and refusal skills to arm them in peer pressure situations where they might be tempted to try drugs. Colorful animation, dramatic vignettes and on-screen quizzes keep students entertained and engrossed while at the same time, imparting crucial information whose intent is to keep them drug free. Highlights of the video/print curriculum include the latest information on how the young brain works and how drugs can damage it, the short- and long- term effects of these substances on the body and why self-esteem and self-worth are better fostered without drugs.

    Review
  • 3 out of 4 Stars - Video Librarian

    Award
  • The Chris Awards - Honorable Mention - Columbus International Film & Video Festival


    • Item no. : AT01390118
    Format : DVD
    Duration : 60 minutes
    Audience : Grades 3-5
    Copyright : 2005
    StdBkNo : 155548123X
    Price : USD 299.85

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    DUI: THE HARD TRUTH

    Hosted by a career EMT, this program reveals the hard truth and horrifying ordeals resulting from driving under the influence of alcohol-a young woman telling of having to identify her little sister's body at a morgue after she was killed by an intoxicated teen driver; an ER doctor talks about "breaking the news" to parents whose son was killed in a drunk driving crash; and a young man shares the details of his living nightmare when he killed his two best friends while he was DUI. The program concludes with the EMT relating a grisly story of a young girl critically burned after her car was hit by a drunken teenager. Each incident is told "live" in front of an audience of students, parents, teachers and medical professionals who add their expertise. Dramatic video reenactments hammer home the indisputable truth that driving while drunk or impaired results in unforgettable pain, suffering and death.

    Item no. : FD01390391
    Format : DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration : 29 minutes
    Audience : Grades 7-College
    Copyright : 2007
    StdBkNo : 9781555484323
    Price : USD 189.00

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    HUFFING: THE LATEST FACTS ABOUT INHALANT ABUSE

    This gripping program shares unforgettable real stories of teens fighting their abuse of inhalants, as well as families who lost a child to inhalant abuse. Compelling interview segments include an Ohio police officer whose son died after a brief experiment with inhalants--which his friends assured him were a "safe way to get high"--and a recovering teen who learned first-hand that huffing inhalants is not only perilous, but can quickly lead to other types of drug abuse. National experts discuss the addictive nature of inhalants and clearly outline the damage these toxic chemicals cause to the brain, heart and lungs. Teacher's Resource Book provides follow-up assignments and reinforces the program's powerful no-use message.

    Item no. : GB01390171
    Format : DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration : 20 minutes
    Audience : Grades 5-9
    Copyright : 2006
    StdBkNo : 9781555480073
    Price : USD 129.95

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    LEGAL BUT DEADLY: ABUSING PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

    Prescription drugs like OxyContin, Ritalin, Vicodin, Xanax and codeine based cough syrup are making headlines around the nation as teens continue to abuse these "legal" drugs by crushing the pills and snorting or injecting the powder or drinking the liquid. Studies continue to offer evidence of an emerging problem with OxyContin and Ritalin addiction among young people. Sadly, too many teens don't realize how dangerous their experimentation can be. This timely DVD highlights several recent cases of teens that became addicted to prescription drugs and the resulting consequences. Program highlights kids' false beliefs about these drugs and the all too common belief that because these drugs are prescribed they are therefore safe. On camera physicians also describe the severe side effects of prescription drugs and how these drugs seriously compromise the brain's functions. The DVD makes clear that any misuse of a legal drug is not only illegal but, can also be fatal.

    Review
  • Recommended - Educational Media Reviews Online

    Award
  • The Chris Awards - Honorable Mention - Columbus International Film & Video Festival


    • Item no. : NJ01390207
    Format : DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration : 20 minutes
    Audience : Grades 7-College
    Copyright : 2005
    StdBkNo : 1555481108
    Price : USD 189.00

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    MYTHS OF MARIJUANA DEBUNKED

    Marijuana is not addictive. It doesn't harm the body. It doesn't harm the brain. Marijuana doesn't impair driving or negatively impact teens' futures. There's no connection between marijuana use and unhealthy risk taking. These statements are just plain wrong--yet many kids believe they are true. The program forcefully debunks these misconceptions with the latest facts, science and statistics to prove the deadly danger of marijuana use. This high impact video will turn kids' heads and lead them to seriously question marijuana use as something "fun, harmless and natural." Juxtaposing commentary from real kids with real ex-users intercut with fast-paced narration, this program drives home the message that marijuana is a dangerous drug. Along with the follow-up print materials, this program delivers a strong no-use message.

    Item no. : JA01390398
    Format : DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration : 21 minutes
    Audience : Grades 6-12
    Copyright : 2007
    StdBkNo : 9781555484354
    Price : USD 189.00

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    NATURAL HIGHS AND THE TRUTH ABOUT SO-CALLED "NATURAL" DRUGS

    Experiencing a "natural" high from sports, music, meditation, or just plain laughter, is one of the joys of human existence. This program describes the role of the brain's reward pathways and how neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins influence feelings of pleasure. It tackles the issue of using so-called "natural" drugs like marijuana and peyote. Too many teens think that because these drugs are plant based, they are safe, when in fact using these drugs may irreparably harm the teenage brain. Inside a neuroscientist's lab, viewers see how these drugs can cause a surge of dopamine and actually change the natural chemistry of the brain, causing toxicity, addiction, behavior changes, and memory loss. Case studies of real teens contrast the experiences of teens who have learned to experience "highs" from healthy pursuits versus recovering marijuana addicts to reinforce the message.

    Item no. : AT01390234
    Format : DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration : 18 minutes
    Audience : Grades 7-College
    Copyright : 2006
    StdBkNo : 9781555480202
    Price : USD 189.00

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    NO SAFE AMOUNT: WOMEN, ALCOHOL AND FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME

    Interweaving interviews with real teens who have experimented with alcohol, animated sequences demonstrating how a growing fetus is affected by alcohol use inside the womb, plus an up-close and personal look at a young woman growing up afflicted with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), this program clearly demonstrates the unique risks that alcohol poses to women. One girl tells about being raped after a night of drinking. Another, about almost dying after binge drinking and being in a coma for three days. Program follows the girls as they learn the impact of alcohol use on women's bodies--how women metabolize alcohol differently than men; why size and gender matter when it comes to drinking; the biology of alcohol addiction and the link to permanent brain damage; and the indelible horror of FAS.

    Item no. : TN01390399
    Format : DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration : 20 minutes
    Audience : Grades 7-College
    Copyright : 2007
    StdBkNo : 9781555484330
    Price : USD 189.00

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    RUSHING, CRASHING, DYING: THE METH EPIDEMIC

    Program takes viewers on a tour of the disastrous consequences of methamphetamine abuse. Going beyond the health risks of this increasingly popular drug, recovering meth addicts describe damage to family relationships, burns and disfigurement from lab explosions, and the problems they face finding work or completing school.

    Beginning with a police raid on a lab, this documentary-style video/DVD interviews law enforcement authorities, hospital ER doctors, social workers, and recovered addicts and their families, to show the horrors of meth abuse. Viewers learn how meth destroys the brain and body of users, how meth lab toxins poison children living in and near the meth labs, how police, emergency services, and social services are overwhelmed by the epidemic. The wide path of destruction cut by meth abuse is vividly portrayed...the personal costs to meth addicts and to society...of unfulfilled dreams, destroyed lives, broken families and devastated communities.

    Item no. : FC01390279
    Format : DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration : 25 minutes
    Audience : Grades 7-College
    Copyright : 2006
    StdBkNo : 9781555480233
    Price : USD 189.00

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    SPEED KILLS: PREVENTING TEEN DRIVING FATALITIES

    To the inexperienced driver, speeding and thoughtlessness are potentially as dangerous as drinking and driving. Every year, thousands of teens die in traffic accidents--often as a result of the teenage driver's excessive speed, lack of experience or inattention. This award-winning documentary features interviews with the survivors of a fatal car accident caused by a teenager's careless driving. It warns of the real dangers of a violent wreck that face all teen drivers, and the psychological impact on the family. Across the country, juvenile courts use this program as part of a mandatory licensing ceremony in order to illustrate the very real dangers and responsibilities of driving.

    Item no. : CV01390404
    Format : DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration : 16 minutes
    Audience : Grades 9-College
    Copyright : 2007
    StdBkNo : 9781555480493
    Price : USD 189.00

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    TOBACCO AND DEATH: PERFECT TOGETHER

    Documentary interviews of real people whose lives have been ravaged by tobacco use are intertwined with actual images of diseased lungs, damaged hearts, and various cancers to give viewers a true picture of the effects of tobacco. Real victims deliver a powerful no-use message. This compelling program delivers an unflinching expose on the terrible toll of smoking--one that will linger in the minds of teens long after viewing it. The program opens bleakly in a morgue and crosscuts with interviews of smokers dying from head and neck cancers, lung cancers and heart disease. In each case, viewers learn the terrible toll of smoking, chewing, and second-hand smoke exposure. Leading anti-tobacco experts weigh in with the latest statistics on morbidity and mortality rates, including the rising numbers of deaths of young adults due to tobacco use. A powerful section entitled "The Top Ten Ways Tobacco Kills You" takes a hard look at the devastating health issues caused by tobacco.

    Item no. : KW01390328
    Format : DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration : 28 minutes
    Audience : Grades 7-12
    Copyright : 2006
    StdBkNo : 9781555480226
    Price : USD 189.00

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    TOO MUCH: THE EXTREME DANGER OF BINGE DRINKING