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Drug addiction is a disease of the brain, and teens are at highest risk for acquiring this
disease. That is the startling conclusion recently arrived at by brain experts, based on
the latest research findings. This program illustrates the amazingly complicated structure
and function of the brain using colorful and compelling visuals and computer animations.
It explains the changes to the brain caused by prolonged use of drugs such as cocaine,
heroin, nicotine, alcohol and methamphetamine, and shows why voluntary drug use eventually
becomes involuntary and compulsive. Studies indicate that drugs affect the developing
brain more than the brain of someone more mature, thus putting teens at a higher risk of
addiction. Interviews with recovering teen addicts, an addiction counselor, and brain
experts and researchers give the program realism and intensity, and provide sobering
thoughts to viewers.
Running Time: 20 Minutes
Close Captioned
Includes: Video or DVD, Teacher's Resource Book and Student Handouts
This item is available in the following formats:
ORDER CODE: HRM#695-V
VIDEO
ORDER CODE: HRM#695DV-DVD
DVD
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