Tobacco & Substance Abuse

25 WAYS TO QUIT SMOKING

Synopsis:  25 WAYS TO QUIT SMOKING is a humorous way to “break the ice” at the beginning of any smoking cessation program.  It helps break down the defeatist attitude of hard core smokers who have tried to unsuccessfully stop smoking.  It is also helpful in breaking through the cynical attitude most high school students have when approached about the harmful effects that smoking has on their lives.

A SPITTIN’ IMAGE

Synopsis:  SMOKELESS TOBACCO;  A SPITTIN’ IMAGE dismisses the myth that smokeless tobacco is a safe alternative to smoking.

Use occurs in every region of the U.S.  It’s not just a rural problem.  Twelve million Americans use smokeless tobacco.  One in five high school age males uses smokeless tobacco.  The average age for first time use of spit tobacco is 9 years old.  Some kids as young as 5 have experimented with chew or snuff.

Using a mix of colorful graphics, upbeat music and a contemporary style, the video presents young people between the vulnerable ages of  9 and 16 with the facts they need to make healthy choices:  stop using better yet, don’t start.

14 mins/Grade:  Intermediate-Junior High

A WASTED BREATH:

KIDS ON INHALANTS

Synopsis:  A WASTED BREATH:  Kids On Inhalants shows young people talking candidly about the negative consequences of their use, including near death experiences, and how their lives have been affected by inhalants.  They speak specifically about their memory loss, medical problems, attitude changes, school problems and general loss of interest in life.  Their powerful stories continue throughout the program emphasizing the dangers of inhalant use.

The program closes with the recovering inhalant users talking about the changes in their lives now that they are drug and alcohol free.  As they share their feelings, a very strong “don’t start” message is given.

19 mins/Grade:  Intermediate-High School

INHALANT ABUSE:

KIDS IN DANGER, ADULTS IN THE DARK

Synopsis:  ‘INHALANT ABUSE: Kids in Danger/Adults in the Dark” is an 18-minute live-action video intended for adult audiences only.

This video provides an overview of the inhalant abuse problem while suggesting community-based alternatives and peer-to-peer youth strategies for prevention and intervention.

Early prevention is particularly crucial with inhalant abuse because it is so prevalent among young children.  Reported use of inhalants has been found in children as young as five years.  It is the informed adult who can best make a positive difference for the child at risk of abusing inhalants and other substances.

18 mins/Grade: Teacher Education, Counselor Training, Parent Education

Synopsis:  Just as a stone thrown into a still  pond causes ripples which spread and affect the surface of the pond, adult behavior regarding alcohol affects the behavior of young people.  Too often, adult “messages” can unknowingly condone or encourage alcohol use by young people.  The results can be tragic.  Parents and other adults can make a personal difference in reducing alcohol problems among young people.

6 mins/Grade: High School-Adult

LIFT IT UP

Uncovering the Relationship Between Violence and Alcohol

Synopsis:  Everyday, all of us are flooded with images of violence from television, cinema, print and real-life experiences.  This powerful program exposes the relationship between violence and alcohol.  Reports on violence rarely mention that alcohol was involved.  And yet, we know that over 50% of all violent acts are the direct result of alcohol misuse.

LIFT IT UP challenges us to no longer ignore the relationship between violence and alcohol misuse.  Only by exposing this relationship can we reduce the violent acts that occur in the families, neighborhoods, communities and cities of our country.

7 mins/Grade:  High School-Adult

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