What is Alcoholism?
Running Time: 25 minutes
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This video offers a glimpse into the struggles of teen alcoholics. Viewers will meet Lacee, Alberto, Christina, and Justin, four real teens from different ethnic backgrounds who share their personal stories of alcohol abuse and recovery. The program defines alcoholism as an addictive disease that affects people of all ages, races and social classes. Psychologist Susan Tapert, Ph.D., who specializes in issues surrounding adolescent alcoholism, offers important information on how easily teens can become addicted to alcohol, and explains some of the unique problems faced by youth who become addicted. The signs and symptoms of alcoholism are also identified. The program emphasizes the pervasive negative impact that alcoholism can have on an individual, a family and on society at large. Advice is offered for how to seek help in overcoming alcohol addiction. This video provides an excellent starting point for any discussion on alcohol and its dangers. Accompanied by a Teacher’s Resource Book of worksheets and activities for further classroom learning.
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video, plus teacher’s resource book, student handouts and pre/post tests in digital format
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Recommended This video presents current expert analysis of how people use and abuse alcohol and asks viewers to rate themselves according to a set of criteria of graded substance abuse. Several young people are interviewed who have incurred consequences of their excessive use of alcohol, e.g. bike wrecks and the contraction of sexually transmitted diseases. The host, Dr. Tapert, invites those who are unsure whether they have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol to try going without it for one month. For those who cannot or will not forego alcohol for this period of time, Dr. Tapert invites them to seek out help. Developing interests removed from alcohol and engaging in physical activities are two ways of developing a life that does not involve alcohol.
Recommended for teens and adults with an interest in substance abuse.
- Buzz Haughton, Shields Library, University of California at Davis
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