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Tell If A Kid Is On Drugs And What To Do About It: An Update
VIDEO
They learn the different types of drugs
and paraphernalia, the physical effects and dangers of each, and suggestions for
confronting a child. Parents learn the right and wrong ways to deal with a child who has
been caught abusing illegal substances. They learn to control their tempers so that the
problem can be solved in a rational manner. Throughout the film, suggestions are given on
treatment options and ways to prevent drug use before it begins.
In The
Know - Marijuana PAMPHLET
Marijuana: Stone Cold Stupid sets forth
the very extensive list of serious ill effects associated with the drug, including
permanent damage to thinking and reasoning ability, chronic bronchitis and frequent
respiratory infections and a complete detachment from previous interests and goals called
"amotivational syndrome."
In The Know:
Tobacco, Marijuana and Alcohol VIDEO
This video is narrated by four young
adults on three of the most harmful drugs. Medical experts underscore the frightening
facts about the damage these drugs cause to the body. In addition, the unpleasant social
consequences of smoking and drinking -- bad breath, stained teeth, vomiting, loss of
motivation -- are made painfully clear. Facts such as what chemicals are in each drug, how
they affect the users body, and other important essentials are shown throughout.
Marijuana by Delbert Boone According to recent national surveys on drug
trends, marijuana use by 12-17 year olds is on the rise. And these young people do not
perceive the real harm in using marijuana. Delbert Boone discusses the hazards of
marijuana use, and addresses the misperceptions most adolescents have about marijuana.
He explains how marijuana impairs judgment and skills, and can impair the users
ability to concentrate, solve problems, learn and retain new information. Video
tapped at Chateaugay Correctional Facility in up-state New York. VIDEO (SPANISH VIDEO AVAILABLE)
Marijuana in The New Millennium In a newly released video by Dr. David Ohlms,
he addresses why marijuana continues to be popular among both teens and adults. Ohlms says
"for the most part, beliefs about the dangers associated with the use of these
drugs---which have been harbingers of change in the past---remained fairly stable in
1999." In this video, he discusses many of the common physical effects, signs and
symptoms of drug use, its side effects, and newly discovered physiological issues that
face drug users. VIDEO
Marijuana: One
More Toke: Chronic
Marijuana use leads users to awful consequences Testimonials from teens, now in
recovery, attest to the loss of family relationship, setbacks in education &
growing up & decline into criminal activity they have suffered because of
their addictions and drug use. VIDEO
Marijuana:
Paying the Price: Chronic
Marijuana use leads users to awful consequences Testimonials from teens, now in
recovery, attest to the loss of family relationship, setbacks in education &
growing up & decline into criminal activity they have suffered because of
their addictions and drug use.
Marijuana: Vacancy -
The Life of a Pot Smoker VIDEO
The videos teen narrators
acknowledge that there is still some lingering scientific debate over whether marijuana is
truly addictive. But they point out that it shares several characteristics with other
substances known to be addictive, including withdrawal symptoms in the absence of the
drug, and a tolerance necessitating use of greater amounts to obtain the same effect.
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