This program introduces a diverse group of young people who share their experiences about their prescription drug abuse addictions and the consequences they have suffered. The participants abused various Rx drugs: pain relievers (OxyContin and Vicodin), depressants (Xanax and Valium) and stimulants (Concerta and Adderall). The stories of their descent into addiction and destructive life choices powerfully make the point that experimenting with pharmaceuticals “recreationally” without a doctor’s supervision is a prescription for danger. Information and recent statistics on many commonly-abused Rx drugs are provided in addition to these personal narratives. Viewers will be gripped by the video’s strong no-use message, delivered by real teens who admit that they did not realize how powerful these drugs were until it was too late. The stories include their efforts to seek help and pursue recovery from addiction.
Includes:
video, plus teacher’s resource book, student handouts and pre/post tests in digital format
DVD contains Spanish subtitles
Reviews
A group of real teens who have abused prescription drugs such as pain relievers (Oxycontin, Vicodin), depressants (Xanax, Valium), and stimulants discuss how they became addicted to these drugs, how it has impacted their lives, and their road to recovery. Viewers learn about these most commonly abused classes of prescription drugs and doctors, law enforcement personnel, and social service experts present additional information and statistics on drug abuse. Follow-up activities, pre- and post-tests, and more reinforce the information presented. A valuable resource for communities where prescription drug abuse is a growing problem.
—Ann Weber, Bellarmine College Prep., San Jose, CA
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