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COULEE COUNCIL VIDEO DIRECTORY
48 Hours “Gambling with your life”
48 Hours “Return to Crack street” (2 Videos)
20/20 Drinking: Are you in control?
20/20 Alcohol-Can you control it? (3 videos)
A Better Place, A Better Time - (36 minutes) (12-Adult) Depicts young people and their
experiences with drugs and demonstrates how peers and adults can work together to stop
enabling and begin intervening. (2 videos)
A Little Problem at Home (Audience - adolescents and adults) (30 minutes)
Video describes problems associated with families where both alcoholism and other abuse
are present. Presents information about healthy families and contrasts that with
dysfunctional family rules, roles & realities. Features teen COA's sharing information and
adult children reflecting back on their family of origins. Stories told include severe examples
of abuse. Video establishes high-risk for repeating learned patterns, unless one receives
help. Hopeful messages shared by COA's who sought and received help and broke the
cycle. (2 videos)
A Story About Feelings
A Wasted Breath (2 videos) (19 min.) (Middle School & Older) Youths, aged
approximately 13-18, describe negative consequences of their past inhalant use. Those
consequences include physical, mental, emotional, and social impairment: brain damage,
lung damage, poor recall, school failure, vision deterioration, lack of energy, learning
problems, family problems, and lost goals. Their stories are juxtaposed by shots of a
speaker showing factual information with elementary-aged students, and with pictures of
newspaper clippings of death notices from inhalant abuse. Ends with teens talking about
how they say no now, and demonstrating alternatives to drug use.
Active listening
Addiction Disease: (Ages: Older Teens to Adult; 60 min.) Dr. David Ohlms explains the
mounting evidence that all chemical addiction arises from the same neurochemical process.
The video is presented in three segments. (See front office for video)
Addictions & You - (45 minutes) (high school to adult). A TV documentary regarding brain
chemistry issues involved with alcohol and other drug addictions.
Addictive Relationships (Series) --(3 tapes)Terence Gorski and Claudia Black
Tape 1: The Players and Personalities
Tape 2: Relationship Style
Tape 3: Relationship Building
Aftercare Film (The) --(15 minutes) (adult). Discusses life during and after treatment.
Halfway house care, support groups, aftercare groups are discussed.
Alateen Tells It Like It Is - (16 minutes) (ages 10 - adult) Children of alcoholics tell their
stories of how Alateen helps them concentrate on themselves while coping with the effects
of an alcoholic family member. A good introduction to Alateen and may help prepare teens
for first meeting. (2 videos)
Alcohol: Facts, Myths, and Decisions: - (20 minutes) (Audience - adolescents) Presents
the basic information about alcohol. The program covers the facts most relevant to young
people, highlighting this drug's special effect on their young lives. The relationship explored
between partying/alcohol use and school performance helps teens see how even career
plans may become affected. Fetal alcohol syndrome is explained and special issues for
males and females are stressed. Challenges teens to rethink their attitudes about alcohol
based on the facts, not myths, and to consider the consequences their decisions about
alcohol will have on their lives and future. Teacher's Guide included. (See front office for
video also)
Alcohol and Health- Where do you draw the line? (3 videos)
Alcohol and Nutrition _ (25 minutes) (High School _ adult) Dr. Max Schneider shows the
relationship between alcohol and its effects on nutrition, including physiology, basic foods,
aggravating factors, FAS and blood sugar levels.
ALCOHOL & YOUR BODY: (Senior High - Adult) 30 Minutes program that discusses the
effects of alcohol on all systems of the body including: nervous, circulatory, digestive,
urinary, reproductive, and muscular-skeletal. Information is discussed in a matter of fact,
up-to-date format. Disorders including FAS are presented in a graphic manner. (1995)
(New 1999)
Alcoholism and the Family
All My Tomorrows _ (17 minutes) (high school _ adult). Video depicts a young female,
whose usage of alcohol and other drugs at a party results in severe medical problems,
leaving her indefinitely comatose. It also shows the effects of this incident on family and
friends. (2 videos)
America Hurts Anne Pappe News Series
America in Jeopardy _ (20 minutes) (targeted audience: workers, primarily in 18_30-age
range). Film format alternates between narrator's factual explanations and personal stories
told by former drug abusers. Depicts a variety of potential negative consequences for the
abuser, his/her coworkers, and his/her employer. Establishes one doesn't have to be
addicted to experience such negative consequences. Closes with information about current
laws/attitudes, the effectiveness of treatment, helping responses, and the importance of
individual choice. (2 Videos)
APE Part 1
APE Parts 2 and 3 (on same tape)
Avoiding the slips…working a program of inches
Behind Closed Doors - (32 minutes) Counselor Certification Process.
Bill Cosby: Himself driving
Bio_Psycho Social Model of Addictive Disease (The) - (30 minutes) (adult audience).
Addiction is a disease that affects a person physically, psychologically, and socially. In this
tape, Gorski describes how the toxic effects of alcohol and drugs on the brain cause
psychological and social problems to develop as a consequence of use. The long term
after-effects of chronic alcohol and drug poisoning (known as post acute or protracted
withdrawal) as well as methods for managing these symptoms are presented. (one video
in front office as well)
Bizarre Trial of Pressured Peer: - (28 minutes)
Adolescent audience. Depicts a sixteen-year-old female struggling with issues related to
peer pressure and choices and consequences. Dream scenes, after reading A Tale of Two
Cities, re-create her struggles in a French Revolution courtroom setting, where aristocratic
parents are pitted against peasant teens. Stresses importance of making one's own
decisions based on what is right for oneself.
Body talk (2 videos)
Boosers and users
Brain Power
Brainstorming
Broken Promises (34 minutes) (Grades 4-8 audience) Video depicts several sessions of
children of alcoholics group. Kids share problems, discuss feelings, and talk with facilitators
about strategies for coping. To be used with children of alcoholics; sessions portrayed in
the video could also be shown individually. (2 videos)
Building Sound Self Esteem
Building Sound Self Esteem: Realities of Human Behavior: --(25 minutes) (Adult
audience) Discusses negative consequences of low self esteem and destructive emotions.
Provides overview of cognitively-based strategies to increase self esteem and resolve
destructive emotions.
Cancelled Lives - (40 Minutes) (Audience - High school adolescent and adult) PREVIEW
BEFORE SHOWING TO TEENS - Stars read letters written by incarcerated teens and
adults while juvenile detention/county jail/prison scenes are shown. Strong anti-gang and
anti-drug sentiments are expressed in letters. Live comments from prisoners are presented.
Some of the stories and language are explicit, violent, and bleak. (2 videos)
Can You Tell Me How To Decide? (8 minutes) (Early elementary) Toby, a puppet, is
encouraged by a friend to drink beer. Before making the decision about whether or not to
drink, Toby reflects on what he's learned about decision making. The steps he reviews
include stopping to think, listing choices, picking the best choice, and doing the choice.
Toby then applies these steps to the decision about drinking and chooses not to drink.
Can You Tell Me What Are Drugs? - (10 minutes) (early elementary) Toby, a puppet, is
spending time with his friend, Matt. Matt begins to feel sick, and Toby encourages him to
take some medicine. Medicine rules are reviewed. The narrator defines drugs, describes
different kinds of drugs, and distinguishes between medicinal and harmful drugs.
Alternatives to taking drugs are discussed.
Can You Tell Me What Are Feelings? - (10 minutes) (early elementary) Toby, a puppet,
had a bad day at school and is feeling sad. The narrator and a fictional character, Mr. Telly,
help Toby explore uncomfortable feelings and ways to cope with such feelings. The
importance of communicating feelings with others is stressed.
Caring for Ourselves - (50 minutes) (adult) Recovering co_ dependents share how they
work at achieving balance in their relationships. Includes affirming suggestions for your
recovery. A Melody Beattie film. (2 videos)
Cat Who Drank Too Much (The) - (12 minutes) (Elementary school _ possible uses with
older audiences). Depicts the story of Pat the Cat's disease progression. The nature,
symptoms, and treatment of alcoholism are presented in a non-threatening manner. (2
videos)
Chalk Talk Revised - (45 minutes) (high school _ adult) Film lecture by Father Joseph
Martin on alcohol, alcoholism and treatment outlining the scope of the alcohol problem and
the factors influencing attitudes and behavior. Physiological effects of alcohol are described
and developmental stages of alcoholism discussed. The alcoholic's recognition that he/she
has a drinking problem before treatment is stressed. (2 videos)
Change Your Mind About Drinking & Drugs: - (60 minutes) (Adult audience) Designed for
adults in early recovery. A variety of recovering individuals describe personal experiences
with early recovery, their growth in recovery, and specific tools for recovery. Includes
practical knowledge and skills for relapse prevention.
(The) Chews Blues (23 minutes) (Teen - adult) Describes the rapidly growing and
dangerous trend of smokeless tobacco and adolescent males. (2 videos)
Child's View - from the book, "My Dad Loves Me, My Dad Has a Disease." (34 minutes)
(Teen -adult). Claudia Black explains, in simple and understandable terms, alcoholism and
drug abuse through the use of pictures and stories. The disease concept, blackouts,
personality changes, anger, verbal and physical abuse, relapse, recovery, AA, Al_Anon,
Alateen, and many other important topics are discussed and explained in this video. (2
videos)
Children of Denial Claudia Black - 28 minutes (Adult) Video about youngsters, adolescents,
and adults as children of alcoholics. Children of alcoholics are affected by their parents'
alcoholism and/or chemical dependency. Dr. Black examines what happens to children and
offers some answers.
Choices & Consequences - (35 minutes) (Jr.High _ adult). Illustrates joint efforts by law
enforcement, school and parents to raise the bottom for youth abusing chemicals. Depicts
three teens at different levels of involvement with chemicals, and demonstrates the different
types and levels of intervention appropriate for each stage. (2 videos)
Claudia Black Series Children of Alcoholics
1-Children of Denial - 28 minutes (Adult) Video about youngsters, adolescents, and adults as children
of alcoholics. Children of alcoholics are affected by their parents' alcoholism and/or chemical dependency.
Dr. Black examines what happens to children and offers some answers.
2-Roles - (30 minutes) (adult audience) Black explains that children in alcoholic homes seldom learn the
combination of roles, which mold healthy personalities. Instead, they become locked into roles based on
their perception of what they need to do to "survive" and to bring some stability to their lives. Children in the
alcoholic family system assume roles, which make life easier and less, painful for them. Typically, these
children tend to adopt one, or a combination of four roles: Responsible, Placater, Acting Out, Adjuster.
3-Process of Recovery - (30 minutes) (adult audience). Adults raised in alcoholic/drug abusing
families have difficulty asking for what they want, difficulty trusting, and difficulty identifying or expressing
feelings. This video is designed to help recognize how your present life is influenced by your past; allows
you to release the parts of the past you'd like to put behind you; enable you to take responsibility for how you
live your life today.
4-Child‟s View - from the book, "My Dad Loves Me, My Dad Has a Disease." (34 minutes) (Teen -
adult). Claudia Black explains, in simple and understandable terms, alcoholism and drug abuse through the
use of pictures and stories. The disease concept, blackouts, personality changes, anger, verbal and
physical abuse, relapse, recovery, AA, Al_Anon, Alateen, and many other important topics are discussed
and explained in this video.
Closer to be Free - (15-30 minutes) (Teen audience). Documentary style video produced
by teenagers from D.C. Everest High School features interviews with a teenage recovering
addict, a mother whose son began using at an early age, emergency medical technicians,
district attorney, sheriff, physician, social worker, AODA treatment therapist, emergency
dept. Nurse, and a school guidance counselor. Speaks to teens in their own language.
Video was filmed in north central Wisconsin, and scenes are representative of smaller cities
and rural settings.
Compulsive Gambling and Recovery – (50 minutes)
Consider the Consequences - (20 minutes) (Junior high through adult) Recovering teens
share their experiences. Probably produced in late '70's.
Coping with a Parent who Drinks or Abuses Drugs - (22 minutes) (Audience =
elementary students, especially COA's in Grades K-4) Cartoon format. Explains concept of
addiction and its effects on family members. Focuses on effects on children and how they
can help themselves. Best for group of children of alcoholics, as narrator's comments
address "you and your alcoholic parent(s)." (2 videos)
Crash course
Cruel Spirits - Alcohol & Violence (32 minutes) (High school _adult). Depicts a host of
problems related to alcohol abuse affecting individuals, families, and society. Emphasis is
placed on the connections between alcohol and violent behaviors, including car crashes,
child abuse, suicides, individual criminal acts, crowd disruptions. The high cost of alcohol
abuse, both in dollars and human lives, is portrayed. (see front office for video as well)
Death in the West (35 min.) (Middle School - Adult) This 1976 British expose of the
Marlboro cigarette campaign was legally banned after Philip Morris took producer to court.
The documentary, which resurfaced and was aired in California in the 1980's, contrasts the
fate of six real cowboys who smoke with the images featured in the Marlboro ads. Lung
cancer, emphysema, and heart disease are described in the real cowboy smokers. Findings
from the World Health Organization and the Cancer Institute are juxtaposed with comments
from Philip Morris executives. Excellent discussion starter. Study Guide available. (2
videos)
DeGrassi Junior High Series - (part 1 _ 24 min; part 2 _ 27 min) (Junior high). Two
individual stories about teenagers of DeGrassi Junior High; teenage pregnancy and sexual
abuse of a student by a teacher.
Denial? Not Me - (30 minutes) (16 _ adult) Depicts how denial allows alcoholism to
continue and increases understanding of chemical dependency and its effects on family
members. Focuses on female attending her first Al_Anon meeting and reflecting on her own
experiences with denial. (3 videos)
Desiree' - A Personal Tragedy - (24 minutes). Drinking and Driving Desiree's father was
killed in a drinking related accident; focuses on the effects on the family.
Detachment with Love - (22 minutes) (adult audience) Depicts an adult male attending
first Al-Anon meeting. Initially skeptical and reluctant, he ends up listening and recognizing
familiar problems faced by affected others. General information about family alcoholism
provided through member‟s stories; the concept of detachment is stressed. (2 videos)
Developmental Model of Recovery - (31 minutes) (adult audience) Recovering people
need a practical "road map" to recovery, and this video provides it. Based on his clinical
counseling and research, Mr. Gorski describes the recovery process as a progression
through six concrete periods. Each period has a major goal and specific tasks required to
meet each goal. According to Gorski, failure to successfully complete any major recovery
task can weaken the strength of the total recovery program. The result can be a cycle of
low quality and painful sobriety called partial recovery. (2 videos)
Devil Worship- Exposeing satans underground (Geraldo special)
Disease Concept of Alcoholism II _ (40 minutes) (adult audience). David Ohms, M.D.,
conducts a lecture establishing the nature and theories of the cause of the disease of
alcoholism; clear straightforward information about the symptoms and progression of the
disease is presented. A strong case is made for intervention and treatment. (2 videos)
Disease of Alcoholism Adolescent
Downfall - Sports & Drugs - (28 minutes) (High School through Adults) Professional
athletes depicted in alcohol and other drug abuse situations; discuss the effects on their
personal lives and careers. (2 videos)
Drinking for Two – (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome) a story of a young pregnant woman who was
pulled in by the lie that drinking and smoking during her pregnancy was “no big deal.”
Today, her son Kameron, an innocent victim of fetal alcohol syndrome, stands as the
embodiment of that horrible lie. Unable to speak for himself, Kameron‟s adoptive mom
graphically discloses what it‟s like to walk in Kameron‟s shoes. His biological mother, who is
now working in a program of progress through Alcoholics Anonymous, also shares her pain
and her guilt. She offers her experience, strength, and hope to other students who are
sexually active and relives her testimony for the benefit of their unborn.
Drug Addiction: The promise of treatment
Drug Abuse & The Brain - (25 minutes) (Adult audiences - Intended primarily for drug
abuse counselors; may be of interest to students in upper level science/psychology
courses). Provides a detailed look at the biological basis of drug addiction. Features
interviews with various experts and animations to explain how the brain's reward system
operates and how different drugs can cause fundamental changes in how the brain works.
Fairly technical information, emphasizing the implications of neuroscience on future
treatment protocols. (3 Videos)
Drug Avengers _ (cartoon format, 6 parts, approximately 12 minutes each) (Grades 1 _ 3)
Drug Education Adventures for grades 1-6. Three students from the future are selected to
travel back in time 100 years to fight drug use so their planet (earth) may join the Galactic
Federation.
Body talk
From the Future
Up and Down
Drug Free Kids (Program Break)
Drug Free Kids: A Parents Guide - (70 minutes) (Junior high _ adult) An educational and
entertaining program designed especially to help parents identify and deal with the urgent
problem of childhood drug abuse. Concrete communication skills and prevention strategies
are presented.
Drug Profiles-The Physical and Mental Aspects - (28 minutes - adult audience).
Discusses physical and mental aspects of chemical use: teaches how to recognize &
understand methods of abuse, psychological effects, & common symptoms of abuse of the
following drugs: cocaine, marijuana, amphetamines, barbiturates, methaqualone,
tranquilizers, heroin, LSD, PCP, and alcohol; to help employers, supervisors, teachers, and
others in mgmt. or leadership roles to recognize common symptoms of drug abuse; gives
young adults complete information about the effects of drug abuse; focuses attention on the
dangers of taking drugs during pregnancy; provides reasons why drugs and driving are a
lethal mix. (See front office as well for video)
Drug Testing: Employee Version - (23 minutes) (adult audience, workplace focus)
Federal film made in conjunction with Drug Free Workplace Act. A case is made for the
need for drug testing in the workplace and the philosophy that such testing is designed to
help employees is presented. Explains typical testing policies and outlines worker rights and
responsibilities related to testing. A specific drug test situation is followed from factory floor
to second lab test following appeal. An employee describes how such testing helped him
break through denial and get help.
Drugs: Hot Topics - For Teens (16 minutes) (Audience: Adolescents) 1993 - Teen party
scenes and comments about experimental drug use are contrasted with comments from
non-using teens, recovering teens, and police officers, and treatment counselors. Brief
information about risks associated with different kinds of drugs is included. Consequences
of drug use, all of which started as "experimental" use, are explored.
Drugs Are Dangerous - (7 minutes) (K _ 3) Animated presentation of basic information on
the effects of chemical use on the body.
Drugs at Work: Employee Version - (23 minutes) (adult audience, workplace focus)
Federal video addressing drug_ free workplace issues. Individuals describe their past
alcohol/drug problems and the consequences of dependency on their lives and workplaces.
An overview of workplace drug problems is provided; features of the Drug Free Workplace
Act are described. Examples of policy development, educational programs, EAP services,
and drug testing procedures are outlined.
Drugs and Your Amazing Mind
DWI Enforcement detection clues
Enablers, (The)
Enabling: Masking Reality (22 minutes) (Adult Audiences) Hugh Downs narrates this
video explaining the effects of chemical dependency on the family. Demonstrates how
attempts to be helpful often enable chemical dependents to escape consequences of their
problem. Includes dramatic scenes portraying how friends, family, and co-workers get
caught up in one man's addiction to alcohol and cocaine. (See Also: Intervention: Facing
Reality #79) (2 videos)
Enjoying Sobriety - (25 minutes) (adult audience) A dramatic portrayal of one person's
new found sobriety provides important information to others beginning the recovery process.
This positive film imparts a basic, often neglected message: being straight, truly sober and
drug free can be fun. Sobriety can be enjoyed. Enjoying Sobriety answers questions about
the everyday business of staying sober. It will help the whole family understand and deal
with recovery.
Epidemic - Why Your Kid is on Drugs - (27 minutes) (8 - Adult) Shorter version of made
for TV film dealing with factual information on drugs, primarily alcohol and marijuana.
Everyday Wars - (middle school). Explores the core of conflict and the roots for the
resolution of conflict. Students learn that conflicts arise over resources, emotional needs and
values. Through live action scenarios, students not only see how conflicts escalate but also
learn valuable keys for reducing "everyday wars."
Faces of Addiction - (34:20 minutes) (Due to strong subject matter and language in
parts, it is recommended for Audiences 12 and older) - Unveils the devastating results of
substance abuse and reveals the heroic actions of those who work together as individuals,
families, and communities to stop the harm that these substances cause. Hard-hitting
stories of tragedy and courage, triumph and despair.
Families in Trouble: Learning to Cope - (Three videos -15 minutes each) (adolescent
audience). Video tells the stories of three young people who experience the coping process
by dealing with the crises they face at home sibling alcoholism, divorce, and child abuse.
Explains family dynamics and the importance of family roles. Specific strategies for coping
with situations and related stress are presented. (4 videos)
Families in Trouble: Paul‟s Story
Fast Forward Future - (Three 16 minute episodes, total time 62 minutes) Upper elementary
audience). (An interactive science fiction adventure featuring Richard Kiely) Drug abuse
prevention program for elementary schools. An innovative, drama to empower students with
skills for overcoming external and internal pressures to experiment with illegal drugs, such
as marijuana, alcohol, and crack. (2 videos)
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Effect: (Ages: Adolescents, Parents) (45 min.): This
compelling video provides young people, parents, and others with the facts about Fetal
Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effect. Through these stories from professionals,
parents, and adoptive parents, we can all come to understand the effects of alcohol abuse
on children and the importance of getting help. This video provides a factual definition of the
medical diagnosis, the syndrome, how children are diagnosed, and the positive prognosis
possible for them. There is also a discussion question sheet. (1993) (New 1999)
Fight or Flight - (middle school). This video examines the different responses to conflict
situations. Most responses are an attempt to either avoid or confront the conflict situation.
Students will learn to identify normal response style and learn when each response is
appropriate.
Finding Solutions - (20 minutes) (adult audience). Depicts employers, employees, unions,
supervisors, and counselors as partners in comprehensive EAP. EAP policy, education,
publicity, and wellness promotion activities are outlined; most examples reflect big
corporation issues. Specific steps are described for creating a workplace culture promoting
health.
Flintstone kids- A “Just say no” special
Florida DUI deaths
Gaining Ground: Rights for consumers or mental health services in Wisconsin
Gambling: It‟s not about Money
Get the facts
Getting Better at Getting Along - (grades 2_4). Provides an introduction to conflict
resolution by demonstrating essential techniques. Shows students that when they express
themselves clearly and listen carefully, they improve their ability to solve problems are able
to take greater responsibility for themselves and get along better in and out of school.
Getting Help: Employee Version - (25 minutes) Employees recovering from alcohol and
drug dependency describe the important role the Employee Assistance Program had in their
survival and job retention. Presents humane rationales for EAP. Suitable for purpose of
EAP orientation, promotion, or supervisory training. (2 videos)
Getting Love Right (Series of three videos by Terence Gorski)
Getting the Line of Cocaine
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Gift of Hope (The)
Guidelines for Recovery - (48 minutes) (adult). Father Martin outlines eight guidelines for
helping the alcoholic. Emphasis is placed on attitudinal issues. (2 videos)
Hard Facts: Speak up, Speak out
Hazelden Experience
Heroin – The New High School High – (42 Min.) (Adolescent-Adult audience). Timely
ABC News “Turning Point” examination of the increasing prevalence of heroin among
today‟s teens and its effects on users, their families, and their communities. Focuses on two
youth in Orlando, both heroin addicts. One dies of a heroin overdose. Drug counselors
discuss the difficulties in treating addicts, families reveal how the drug destroys family life,
and law enforcement addresses efforts to stem the tide of sales. NEW 1999 (2 videos)
Hooked? Not Me!: - (33 minutes) (Adolescent audience) Denial and ignorance are
addressed in this video. It uses a variety of dramatized situations involving three
adolescents who are hooked on alcohol, pot, and cocaine. An integral part of the video is
an on-screen test consisting of 18 questions, designed to help student viewers determine if
they have a drug problem. The test can also be used to encourage students to examine
and discuss their own attitudes about drug use. IT SHOULD BE STRESSED THAT
ANSWERS ARE CONFIDENTIAL! As this video demonstrates, help is available. However,
the problem must be acknowledged before this help can be sought. Teacher's Guide
included. (2 videos)
How to Raise a Drug_Free Child - (35 minutes) (adult audience; designed for parents).
Mary Tyler Moore narrates parent video aimed at increasing awareness of AODA problems,
information about scope and symptoms of such problems, and possible strategies for parent
prevention or intervention. (2 videos)
How to Raise Parents in these Troubled Times Part II
How to Stop the One You Love from Drinking (60 minutes) (Adult audiences - targets
affected family members) Depicts the struggles of three families with alcoholism. Provides
information about determining if dependency is a problem, about the effects of dependency
on the family, about how family members get caught up in enabling and the disease, and
about how family members can get help for themselves and the alcoholic. Portrays an
intervention. Excellent resource for families considering an intervention. (2 videos)
“Huffing”
“I” messages
I Can't Decide - What Should I do? - (15 minutes) Parents/Youth Professionals. Shows
parents a method for helping their youngsters sort through problems and come up with well
thought out solutions.
I Didn't Mean to Hurt You Baby - (16 minutes) (Junior high - adult). Fetal Alcohol
Syndrome.
I was the son…
I'll Quit Tomorrow - (parts 1, 2, & 3 - 30 minutes each) (Adult audience; designed for EAP
programs). Three thirty-minute videos tell the story on a male alcoholic's experiences with
disease progression, intervention, treatment, and recovery. The impact on family, friends,
and coworkers is carefully developed. This is a classic AODA film, dramatizing the
information in Vernon Johnson's book by the same name. It teaches employers/employees
how alcoholism may affect the workplace and what they can do to intervene and help. It can
be of value to any audience interested in learning about disease progression and affected
family issues.
I'm Not Everybody - Helping Your Child Stand up to Peer Pressure. - (12 minutes-
Parents/Youth Professionals) Making responsible decisions in high-pressure situations is
tough for kids when they are influenced by peer pressure. This video explains ways that
parents can win the trust of their children and help them process those pressure situations.
Ice: New Drug, New Problem - (20 minutes) (adult audience). A 1990 informative video
about methamphetamine abuse in general with emphasis on the form ICE, a term used by
dealers to represent a variety of crystallized methamphetamines. Information about the drug
and consequences of use is presented by medical personnel, recovering users, counselors,
law enforcement.
If You Change Your Mind - (32 minutes) (Middle School/Adult audience). Straightforward
information about effects of alcohol and other drugs, with emphasis on effects on the brain.
Fairly sophisticated scientific information delivered in receivable manner. Research
strategies and results related to addiction, brain chemistry, prenatal effects, and treatment
are presented. Vignettes featuring recovering individuals provide the human implications of
the scientific information.
Inhalants - (12 minutes) (adult audience). A segment from the TV show 20/20
demonstrating some of the risks associated with inhalant abuse.
Inhalant Use, Please Don't Breathe My Fumes - (12 min.) (Recommended for Grades 5-
8) Cartoon format depicts drug store after closing time. Potential inhalants (glue, white out,
paint, and hairspray) talk about what they hope they are used for after they are purchased.
Then, they discuss how some kids are buying them to inhale their fumes. Effects of inhaling
are described. Helpful responses for emergencies are outlined. Good discussion starter.
(2 videos)
Intervention (The) _ (25 minutes) (High School to Adult) Sequel to The Enablers shows a
family seeking professional help for the intervention process. Dramatic and realistic
demonstration of the intervention process.
Intervention: Facing Reality (30 Minutes) (Adult Audiences) [Follow up to Enabling:
Masking Reality - #55] Hugh Downs narrates this video which portrays dramatic scenes
showing how one caring person begins the intervention process and enlists the help of
others. Demonstrates how intervention helps everyone involved face the impact of one
man's addiction on their lives. (2 videos)
Intervention: The Responsibility of Friends - (15 minutes) (Adult, general public
audience). Provides information about nature and scope of AODA problems affecting
individuals, families, and society. Six individuals describe situations involving an alcoholic
they cared about and the intervention process. Different levels of intervention are explained;
all explanations stress the importance of family and friends in helping someone connect with
treatment and recovery. (2 videos)
Introduction to SASSI
Investigative Reports: Inside Alcoholics Anonymous
It Can Happen to Anyone - (25 min.) (Adult audience - targets older adults) Explores the
physiological vulnerabilities, psychological issues, and life transitions that put older people at
risk for alcohol problems. Profiles older individuals and shares their stories about alcohol
problems. The challenges of recognizing and intervening with older populations are
outlined; the importance of medical personnel in this process is stressed. Outpatient and
residential treatment programs are described, as well as after care services appropriate for
older individuals. (2 videos)
It's Great To Be Me - (12 minutes) (Parents/Youth Professionals) Addresses the important
but often misunderstood topic of self-esteem. Parents are shown practical easy to learn
concepts that will allow them to have an impact on their child's developing self-esteem (2
videos)
Kids & Drugs: A Family Crisis - (11 minutes) (adult audience). An overview of adolescent
chemical dependency and its affects on families. Information from treatment personnel,
parents, and recovering kids establishes that it's a disease that can affect any kid and any
family, describes some symptoms, and provides an overview of treatment. A United Way
video.
Kids Talking to Kids - (17 min.) (Middle School-Adult audience) Children of alcoholics,
ages 12-19, talk about problems they've faced, roles they've played, and feelings with which
they've struggled. They also share a variety of activities/strategies/messages that have
helped them: being involved in the arts, building friendships, going to counseling,
participating in sports, developing relationships with other family members, learning about
the disease, and going to Alateen. (2 videos)
Kids Under The Influence - (45 min) - (Middle School Students to Adult) Narrated by
Susan Sullivan, video examines attitudes regarding alcohol use through the media.
Testimonials by teens and young adults admitting to problems with alcohol and discussing
the role of genetics, physical, emotional, and legal/social problems for those who drink to
excess. Interviews with police, counselors, courts. Discusses how families are affected by
alcoholism and what types of self-help groups are available for the alcoholic and those
affected by someone else‟s drinking. (2 videos)
Last Call: Alcoholism & Co-dependency: (24 min) (Adults / Families) Alcoholism affects
not only the person suffering from the disease but the alcoholic‟s family as well. This
program takes an in-depth look at the effects of alcoholism on both the individual and family,
contrasting an urban and rural home linked by the common problem of alcoholism. Provides
broad insight into alcoholism and how it affects those on its periphery. NEW 1999 (2
videos)
Let's Work It Out - (middle school). Gives students the necessary tools to settle conflicts.
Stresses that for every conflict situation there is a positive response and a way to "work it
out." This video illustrates 12 concrete strategies ranging from "flipping a coin" to "seeking
forgiveness."
Lisa - Legacy of Sandra Blain - (22 minutes) (High School - Adult). Story of Lisa, whose
mother died as a result of alcoholism. Lisa begins to drink heavily after her mother's death,
is rescued from near death, and enters a recovery program. Jan DuPlain, a specialist with
young women alcoholics, discusses the problem of people like Lisa and explains the need
for a total mental, physical, and spiritual recovery program. (2 videos)
Living with an Alcoholic Parent - (35 minutes) (Middle School - Adult) Three teens
describe their experiences and feelings living with alcoholic parents. Their stories include
both positive and productive coping strategies and non-productive negative strategies. A
narrator provides information about alcohol, alcoholism, and affected family issues. The
teens describe the different services (school counselor, Alateen, and professional therapy)
which helped them change behaviors and feelings related to their situations. (2 videos)
Looking Good - (Two parts, 26 minutes each) A two-part dramatic program based on actual
people and incidents, examines the fears, insecurities and poor self-esteem that often lead
young people to use drugs and alcohol. Following the overdose of a friend, a group of
middle school students form a peer support group to help them cope with the trauma. The
support group is facilitated by school personnel. (2 videos)
Lots of Kids Like Us (28 minutes) (K - 6). Support for children of alcoholics, information
about survival in an alcoholic home. A compelling story of a ten year old child of an
alcoholic and his sister; portrays the problems the kids face, and delivers helpful messages
in a receivable, hopeful manner. (6 videos)
Marijuana in the „90's (Teen - Adult) 35 Minutes) In his latest video update on marijuana,
Dr. David Ohms re-examines older studies and introduces new research. The primary
message is that marijuana is definitely not a “safe” drug. Also looks at how quality and
“strength” of marijuana have changed over the years. A valuable training tool for
professionals in chemical dependence, patients in treatment, and as a part of prevention
programs. (See front office for video)
Marijuana: Facts, Myths, and Decisions _ (45 minutes). Explores the chemical properties
of the marijuana plant. Explains, in psychological and physiological terms, the ways in which
marijuana affects the human body. In addition, the program takes an objective look at
professional and private arguments for and against marijuana use and legalization. (See
front office for video)
Me, Myself, and Smoking - (22 min. - 2 parts) (Grades 4-7) Two 13 year olds are
considering smoking cigarettes for the first time. Their discussion is interrupted by Flash, a
character who parodies strategies of the cigarette industry to promote smoking. Flash
presents arguments that smoking makes one look like a grown-up, creates a sophisticated
image, utilizes natural plants, and hasn't been proven to cause any problems. Flash's
arguments are countered by factual information on a TV documentary and by a physician
who is the parent of one of the teens. (2 videos)
Medical Aspects Part I and II (3 videos)
Michael Pritchard Series Power of Choice
1. Acting on Values
2. Communicating with Parents
3. Coping with Pressures
4. Depression and Suicide
5. Drinking and Driving
6. Drugs and Alcohol Part I
7. Drugs and Alcohol Part II
8. Friendship and Dating
9. Power of Choice
10. Raising Your Parents
11. Self Esteem
12. Sex
Mirror of a Child (Johnson Institute)
Mission based management
Morning After (The) - (15 minutes) (12 _ adult) Brief descriptive presentation on the many
types of consequences of alcohol abuse.
Mothers who killed their children (DWI)
Mountain (The) - (15 minutes) (Adult and Parent Community Groups) Animated video
depicting how a community can constructively approach problems, such as alcohol and
other drug abuse, and establish sound prevention strategies.
MOYERS, Bill TV SERIES FROM 1998
Moyers on Addiction: Close to Home: (Young adults-Adults)(Five parts)
Five part series on addiction and recovery addresses myths, misunderstandings, and
moral judgements obscuring the complexities of addictive disease.
Part I: Portrait of Addiction: 1 hr. A montage of nine recovering individuals put a
human face on addiction and the fact that hardly any family can deny being affected
either directly or indirectly. Discussion questions: Whom do we know who has suffered?
What about the whole family? What are the characteristics?
Part II: The Highjacked Brain: 1 hr. Neurologists are making dramatic discoveries
about addiction affecting the brain. Brain scan shows „image of desire‟ in brain as
cocaine takes effect. Discussion questions: Is recovery from the disease possible? Why
are some not affected by addiction? Is self control possible? What is suggested for
prevention for children and families? Can addiction be forecast for the individual?
Part III: Changing Lives: 90 min. Treatment/recovery is individualized with no single
approach. Yet, prevention and treatment succeed. Advances in genetics, brain
chemistry and behavioral studies offer hope for the future. Discussion questions:
Individualized approaches are complex, but why do many say treatment is not
successful? What is the impact of environment, family, colleagues, and neighbors?
Part IV: The Next Generation: 1 hr. Children of addicts are particularly prone to
substance abuse and addiction. Yet innovative programs intervene in lives of youth and
offer hope for prevention of addictive disease. Discussion questions: What should I do
now to prevent addiction problems among children in my family, school, community.
(Video in front office)
My Sweet Honey Bottle
Name That Trouble - (17 min.) (Grades 2-5) Depicts elementary school aged contestants
on the game show "Name That Trouble." Contestants are asked questions about taking
care of self, and using peer refusal skills. Themes in the answers are ask questions, identify
the trouble, think about consequences, and remember there are alternatives. Explores
these consequences with decision to smoke cigarettes. Commercials in the program
reinforce ideas. Contestants participate in a simulation involving peer refusal after the
question and answer part of the program. (2 videos)
National Alcohol screening day clinician training video
No Fault Kids - (30 minutes) (ages 12_Adult) Focuses on the problems facing kids from
families with divorced parents. Profiles the problem through candid interviews with kids. (2
videos
Occupational Relapse: Prevention Planning - (30 minutes) (adult audience) Relapse is a
major problem facing business and industry. It is only through the cooperation of employee
assistance counselors and treatment centers that the problem of relapse can be effectively
managed. Terence Gorski presents a five step strategy for cooperation in the development
of a recovery plan for the relapsing worker that can lower the risk of relapse in the
workplace. (2 videos
One For My Baby - (30 minutes) (12 - adult) Fetal Alcohol Syndrome-a family describes the
pain and adjustments that they experience with their FAS child.
Outcome measurement
Over the Influence
Oxford House – video description of the Oxford House and how it began
Oxford House meetings
Politics of Addiction (The)
Poor Jennifer, She's Always Losing Her Hat - (34 minutes) (adult audience) The purpose
of this video is to educate adults about the issues faced by children of alcoholics and about
ways of helping these children. The video depicts various characters contemplating the
effects of alcoholism on their own lives, as they are producing a documentary about the
issue. Format allows for direct information in the documentary as well as emotional
enactment's in character flashbacks to their own experiences.
POPS Videos: Goals & Expectations - Program A & B _ (25 minutes each) (elementary
age students). Two Power of Positive students‟ videos focusing on solving problems and
setting goals. Underlying themes reflect power of positive thinking base. Both videos utilize
short vignettes, cartoons, puppets and songs to dramatize themes. Video A focuses on
overcoming negative thoughts & expectations that may impede one in setting and
accomplishing goals. Video 2 focuses on setting and working on realistic goals.
(25 minutes) Goals and Expectations, Program A
(25 minutes) Goals and Expectations, Program B
(10 minutes) Positively Solving Problems, Mod 1
(10 minutes) Positively Solving Problems, Mod 2
(25 minutes) Self Awareness, Program A
(25 minutes) Self Awareness, Program B
Positive Parenting: Tips on Fathering - (25 min.) (Adolescent-Adult males, targets
fathers) Provides developmental information about infants and toddlers, and ideas about
quality interaction for dads and children. Stresses importance of fathers in a child's
development, and specific safety information.
Post Acute Withdrawal - I - Management - (28 minutes) (adult audience, designed for
recovering audience). (PAW) is caused by the long-term aftereffects of chronic alcohol and
drug poisoning on the brain. Once the symptoms are recognized, they can be effectively
managed. In this fast paced presentation, recovering people discuss the techniques that
they used to manage PAW. Aided by these personal experiences, Terence Gorski and Jan
Black summarize the most effective methods in managing PAW symptoms. It should be
seen by all chemically dependent people, their, families, and the professionals who treat
them. (SEE THE FRONT OFFICE FOR VIDEO)
Post Acute Withdrawal - II - Recognition - See above (2 parts) (28 minutes) (SEE THE
FRONT OFFICE FOR VIDEO)
“POT” 48 Hours (30 minutes) Primetime (30 minutes)
Prescription Drugs: misuse, abuse, addiction
Prevention - (45 minutes) (adult audience). Fr. Martin in "Chalk Talk" form gives a
presentation about prevention.
Private Victories - (4 parts, 28 minutes each) (early adolescent audience). A series of
four video dramas designed to help adolescents choose to lead drug free lives. 1) Bobby -
the school wrestling star goes into a coma after smoking a joint laced with cocaine; 2) Hank
- the new kid in school stands up against a drug dealer to form a new drug - free band; 3)
Jackie & Stacy - two friends, with an opportunity to enter a clothing design contest, lose their
chance when one of them gets involved in crack. 4) Todd, the local drug dealer
experiences tragedy when a car accident results in the death of a young friend; a friend
Todd had given drugs to moments before. (4 videos)
Pro's in Conflict - (middle school). This is a guide to the process of peer mediation. This
video demonstrates how to set the tone, gain cooperation, and help both parties find a
solution to their conflict. Live action scenarios illustrate how to help students work through
their conflict situation in a peaceable fashion.
Process of Recovery - (30 minutes) (adult audience). (Also in draw “C”) Children of
Alcoholics; Claudia Black. Adults raised in alcoholic/drug abusing families have difficulty
asking for what they want, difficulty trusting, and difficulty identifying or expressing feelings.
This video is designed to help recognize how your present life is influenced by your past;
allows you to release the parts of the past you'd like to put behind you; enable you to take
responsibility for how you live your life today.
Profile of a Peer Mediator - (middle school). Personal and informative interviews with peer
mediators on what it takes to succeed at conflict management and peer mediation.
Students will gain a solid understanding of what is necessary to be a successful peer
mediator. Topics include communication skills, proper attitudes, and personality styles.
Real People: Meet a Teenage Drug Addict - (24 minutes) (Adolescents) Wendy, a young,
California girl now successfully enrolled in a community college, looks back on the years
when her occasional drug use progressed to a major dependency, absorbing all of her
energies and almost ruining her life. Teacher's Guide included.
Reflections From the Heart of a Child - (32 minutes) (Audience: adolescents, and adults,
especial good for educators, youth professionals, affected families with facilitator) - Emma,
an adult child of an alcoholic, reflects on her family of origin. Video vividly portrays the
impact of chemical dependency on the family through the eyes of three young children
struggling with father's alcohol/drug abuse and mom's inability to cope. Emotionally depicts
the effects on children living with an alcoholic parent and with domestic abuse. Depicts
school interventions to recognize, confront, and assist such children and families. Intended
to be an update to "Soft is the Heart of a Child."
Relapse Prevention - (25 minutes) (target audience: helping professionals and
paraprofessionals). Video provides an overview of the relapse process, an introduction to
the brain biochemistry affecting craving and relapse. Demonstrates cognitive behavioral
strategies aimed at assisting clients, and information about current research and pilot
studies related to medication utilized, as adjunct to counseling, to manage craving and
prevent relapse. A strong case is made for effective relapse prevention programming.
Setting Your Child Up For Success - (12 minutes) Parents/Youth Professionals. Shows
parents how to help their children be more successful in daily situations they may encounter.
Parents teach the importance of planning ahead.
Snowstorm in the Jungle (2 videos)
Soft is the Heart of a Child - (30 minutes) (Junior high through adult) A dramatic story
depicting how children in an alcoholic family are affected. Shows hypothetical situations in
the home and school which may occur because of alcoholism. A school counselor provides
initial help for the family and refers them to an appropriate family agency.
Spirit to Spirit - (30 minutes) (adult, designed for recovering women). Women empowered
in recovery. Women from different cultures share their stories of what recovery has meant
for them; their trials and tribulations. This video focuses on many concerns of women such
as relationships, abuse, sexuality, intimacy, parenting, self esteem. This video offers hope-
life can improve in recovery. (2 videos)
Standing up for your rights
Step-By-Step Series
1. Avoiding Slips (33 minutes)
2. Rage is Optional (34 minutes)
3. Self Esteem (32 minutes)
4. Taking Personal Responsibility (32 minutes)
Stop Substance Abuse - "A Dangerous Game" (27 minutes) (Junior high _ adult).
Substance abuse and professional athletes. Paul Molitor, Bob Welch, and Rocky Rauch are
interviewed. Substances discussed are alcohol, cocaine, and steroids
Story About Feelings - (15 minutes) (K_12) This cartoon format for young children explains
chemical dependency and gives information about the recovery process. (Also in Drawer
“A”) (2 videos)
Story of Hope - (14 min.) (Upper Elementary - Adult) Children of alcoholics, affected
spouses, and recovering alcoholics describe experiences and feelings accompanying their
family alcoholism. Benefits of counseling for family members are described. Compelling
video -- good for kids groups, parents entering recovery, or youth professions. (2 videos)
Street Kids International (An Adventure Film on Substance Abuse Prevention
Karate Kids in Goldtooth
Straight at Ya _ (45 minutes; 3 fifteen minute segments). (Middle school audience).Kirk
Cameron interrupts a middle school class scheduled to view a film about the evils of
drug abuse; Cameron revises the lesson to a more realistic discussion of drugs and kids.
Part 1: The nature of pressures to use alcohol & other drugs is analyzed, refuting
the image of hard core pushers forcing drugs on kids. The class talks about
more subtle forms of peer pressure and strategies for saying no while keeping
friends.
Part 2: The nature of the drug high is discussed. The class discusses the
problems associated with seeking a drug high to escape a problem or cope with
stress. More effective stress management strategies are described.
Part 3: The often overdrawn consequences of drug use are refuted and more
realistic consequences are depicted. A scenario of a middle school party
demonstrates how the situation is altered when someone brings alcohol.
Consequences experienced include feeling uncomfortable, getting physically
sick, getting drunk and losing control of decision, losing parental trust, and an
underage drinking citation.
Straight Talk - (Series of three videos - 30 Minutes ea.) (age range: 13-22) Features
the frank testimonials of 19 teens with significant chemical dependency issues who
range in age from 13_22. This is the straight story from young people who've been
there. They discuss their most personal issues: parental drug and alcohol use, physical
abuse, sexual acting out, chronic low self-esteem, loneliness, alienation and suicidal
ideation. They represent a cross section of 90s youth, from gang members to straight A
students. No matter who your viewers are, there is a Straight Talker their age, sex, and
ethnic background dealing with problems very like their own.
Straight Talk (30 Minutes) (Middle School - young adult audiences). A 30 minute
documentary featuring four inner-city teens, three who have chosen not to use alcohol
and other drugs, and one who is recovering. Each teen‟s "story" reflects prevention
themes related to school attachment, goal setting, meaningful volunteer experience,
family commitment/interaction, personal responsibility, and alternatives. (2 videos)
1. Starting Early: covers pre-addiction issues; home life, early school
experiences, self esteem in early childhood, special education placements.
(2 videos)
2. Hitting Rock Bottom: addiction issues; drugs of choice, abusive
relationships; sexual acting out; suicide. (2 videos)
3. Getting Straight: recovery issues; staying straight, coping with relapses,
dealing with the past, and regaining a vision for the future. (2 videos)
Straight Up
Take it from the Jets...If You Sniff to Get High - (10 minutes) (preteen audience). A
teen working as a messenger boy delivers a package to the musical group The Jets. He
has been away from work due to medical problems related to inhalant use. Very basic
information about the dangers of inhalant use is presented.
Taking on Tobacco: Behind Wisconsin‟s $6 Billion Settlement
Tale of O - (19 minutes) (high school _ adult). Video using analogy to demonstrate the
importance of recognizing and accepting individual differences.
Targets
Team B-Free Present: Uncovering the smoke scene (2 videos)
Teens and Alcohol: The Hidden Problem These 3 videos dramatize for teens some
of the more likely problems they will encounter from alcohol use: fighting, breaking
parents' trust, betraying a friend, breaking the law, and unplanned sex. (2 videos)
Part 1 - The Fight - (12-14 minutes)
The first vignette is about a 16-year-old boy coping with poor athletic
performance and feelings of inadequacy by drinking beer to "mellow out." He
finds beer intensifies his bad feelings. Video portrays several consequences -
hangover, guilt, harm to reputation, violating values, etc.
Part 2 - The Rumor - (12-14 minutes) A 17-year-old girl worries about whether
she is attractive to boys. While at a party, she drinks too much and spends time
with her best friend's boyfriend. He spreads rumors about her and she has to live
with the consequences.
Part 3 - Anything For A Friend - (12-14 minutes)
A 17-year-old boy is persuaded to "borrow" his parent‟s car without permission.
His poor judgment results in a variety of negative legal, social and family
consequences.
Teens & Alcoholism (Middle School to Adult) (25 min.) Teens & young adults discuss
consequences of their own alcoholism and the progression of use. Counselors discuss
who is an alcoholic and warning signs. Describes differences in teenage alcoholism Vs
adult alcoholism, and effects on physical and emotional development in teens who
develop alcoholism. (2 videos)
Teens and Gambling
Teens Talk Violence - (30 Minutes) (adolescents /adult audiences) Video includes
comments from teens about various aspects of violence with emphasis on the physical
violence of female gangs and the verbal violence of ethnic slurs. Consequences of such
violence are described by the teens. Conflict resolution / mediation strategies and self
defense concepts are discussed and role-played as alternatives to violence. Video is
fast paced and presents lots of ideas. (2 videos)
Teenage suicide, runaway, etc. Heraldo Rivera Special (2 Hours)
Teenagers: The pressured generation (10 minutes) This video provides a brief
overview of adolescent development and some of the obstacles that kids may encounter
to impede development. Brief interviews with teens about pregnancy, suicide, and
AODA are included, as well as interviews with healthy, goal oriented kids. Teen issues:
pregnancy, AODA suicide.
Three_Headed Dragon (The) (27 minutes) (adult) This film exposes the threefold
barrier to recovery from alcoholism...drinking, thinking, and feeling. It dramatically
increases acceptance of self change and effectively aids alcoholics in their ongoing
program of recovery. (2 videos)
Tips for Positive Parenting - (18 minutes). The goal of this video is to give examples
on how mothers and fathers can work toward being the best, most positive parents they
can be for their children. This video endeavors to prepare, strengthen, and support
families in their efforts to raise strong, healthy children.
Treatment Issues for Women - (22 minutes) (adults, especially helping professionals
and recovering women). The video alternates between counselor/researchers providing
information about special disease/recovery issues affecting women and recovering
women offering personal accounts of their dependencies/recoveries. Describes special
issues and obstacles affecting women both when entering treatment and when
responding to therapy. Issues related to dealing with previous domestic abuse,
overcoming stigma, providing child care, developing friendships, learning parenting
skills, relating to men, coping with family problems, developing vocational skills are
depicted. Components of effective treatment programs for women are outlined.
Recovering women express the importance of recovery and choices in their lives. (3
videos)
Triggering Positive Health Choices (Six 5_7 minute scenarios) (Junior High).
Addresses a variety of choices that adolescents must make regarding chemical use, risk
taking, dating, and goal setting. Designed to facilitate discussion and role-playing. (3
videos)
Twee, Fiddle, & Huff (16 minutes) (elementary audience). A story in cartoon format of
three children affected by alcohol abuse of parents. The three portray differing roles and
situations, but find they have much in common. Strategies for breaking no talk rules and
help self are explored.
The Twelve Steps (35 minutes). Designed to offer general understanding of and
encourage participation in the many support groups who embrace the Twelve-Step
Program. (2 videos)
Twelve Steps) (Series of 12 videos) (Approx. 30 minutes ea.) (Adult audiences)
Informative explanations of the 12 Steps of AA and a relapse prevention video.
Step 1 We admitted we were powerless over our addiction, that out lives had
become unmanageable.
Step 2 Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to
sanity.
Step 3 Made a decision to turn out will and out lives over to the care of God as
we understood him.
Step 4 Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
Step 5 Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact
nature of our wrongs.
Step 6 Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.
Step 7 Humbly asked Him to remove out shortcomings.
Step 8 Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make
amends to them all.
Step 9 Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to
do so would injure them or others.
Step 10 Continued to take personal inventory, and when we were wrong,
promptly admitted it.
Step 11 Sought through prayer, and meditation to improve our conscious
contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will
for us and the power to carry that out.
Step 12 Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried
to carry this message to addicts, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
Step 13 Relapse
Understanding (15 minutes) (Adolescent/adult Audiences) State of Wisconsin video
explaining effects of alcohol and drug use during pregnancy. Women describe their
relationships with chemicals during their pregnancies; some abstained and some kept
using. Medical personnel explain possible effects of the use of chemicals on the fetus.
Video explains the difficulty of change and challenges individuals to share information,
arrange intervention, offer support and caring, refer, or call an agency for advice if they
are concerned about a pregnant woman using drugs. (2 videos)
Understanding Addiction - (28 minutes) (Sr. High, college, adult) Noted author
Roberta Meyer conducts an imaginative and visual tour through a `life gallery' in this
discussion and portrayal of addiction. The video follows three friends from their student
days into their adult lives. All three have distinctly different reactions to the alcohol and
drugs they use. The video gives poignant and realistic views of the effects of addiction
on family and friends and a good description of Employee Assistance Programs and
interventions as the alcoholic seeks sobriety. Very helpful steps are outlined so that the
viewer will not only understand addiction, but also know what to do about it.
Up in Smoke _ (58 minutes) (Junior high through college). This video presents the
history of smoking in Western society, explains the chemical make up of tobacco and
gives a description of its damaging effects on the body. Enumerates the social and
personal influences on someone who is trying to decide whether or not to smoke and
provides information about how to stop smoking. (2 videos)
Using the ASI to assess client needs and treatment planning (Parts 1 and 2)
Violence Prevention: Inside/Out (60 minutes - 3-20 minute programs) (Audience –
adolescent/adult) Through narration, interviews, and dramatization, INSIDE/OUT
examines (a) the feelings inside oneself leading to and resulting from violence, and (b)
violence experienced externally in the home, school, society and environment in general.
(2 videos)
Part I: Understanding Violence defines violence, showing the role of feelings in
violent behavior, e.g., feelings of frustration, loneliness, sadness, and particularly
anger.
Part II: Preventing Violence discusses prevention of violence, focusing on the
consequences of violent behavior, the importance of dealing with anger and
other feelings, and the role of alcohol, drugs, and guns and gangs in the cycle of
violence.
Part III: Coping with Violence, is a guide to coping with violence, emphasizing
the importance of basic safety strategies and conflict management including
mediation skills. It addresses the role of stereotypes - sexual and racial - in the
perpetrators of violence.
Voices of Experience
Volunteer Management
Wasted Youth
We Don't Want to Lose You (20 min.) (Business and Industry Personnel) A
supervisor is shown learning how to effectively deal with a blue-collar worker having
difficulty on the job as a result of his drinking problem.
What‟s Wrong With Beer? - (25 minutes) - (Middle School to Adult; targets teens) –
Depicts the significant detrimental effects of alcohol (with emphasis on beer) on
individuals and society. Emphasizes negative impact of beer on adolescents. Uses a
variety of strategies to depict effects - series of comments from teens, nurses,
recovering individuals, affected youth, police, and school personnel. Ends with piece on
alternative highs. (Also see front office for video)
When You Live in an Alcoholic Family (Elem.-High School) (1 Hr. Approx.) Portrays
family of alcoholic dad and real feelings of the kids who live in family - unpredictability,
affects on school, “family secret. Part 1. Focuses on mom enabling and how kids take
responsibility for alcoholic‟s drinking. Part 2. Focuses on teenage girl regarding her
mother‟s alcoholism. (2 videos)
When You're Mad, Mad, Mad (27 minutes) (ages 8-14). Depicts several students
angry about every day issues: locker hassles, poor grades, peer problems. Information
about the nature of anger and healthy/safe/positive ways to express this emotion is
included.
Where's Shelly? (20 minutes) (12 - 16) A group of adolescents reflect on their families
as they wait for the arrival of a girl who supplies them with beer and marijuana. Open
ended film. (3 videos)
Without Warning – The Dangers of Alcohol Poisoning & Binge Drinking:(16 min)
(Pre-teen-Adult) (Teacher‟s Resource Book avail.) This video is meant to help
students understand the facts about alcohol overdosing. It will force them to reconsider
what they think they know about binge drinking, and it will make them think twice before
they drink heavily, or let anyone they care about drink heavily. The facts presented in
the video may save a friend‟s life. (New 1999) (Also see front office for Video)
Women and Chemical Dependency - (35 minutes) Various women talk about their
chemical dependency and recovery; various issues related to women are discussed with
an emphasis on sexuality.
Women and Tobacco: Seven Deadly Myths
Work in America Institute-Parent connection overview and parent testimonials
Working it out: Conflict Resolution (3 videos)
EXTRAS
LOVING RELATIONSHIPS SERIES BY GARY SMALLEY
SERIES 1 The single most important ingredient in building a loving relationship
SERIES 2 Four essential elements every relationship needs daily to succeed
and grow.
SERIES 3 Overcoming the major destroyer of relationships.
SERIES 4 The communication method that increases intimacy and
understanding.
SERIES 5 How to become best friends with your mate and family and how to
become free from negative emotions of anger, hurt feelings, loneliness, worry
and fear.
SERIES 6 Discovering your personality type and the types of your family and
friends.
SERIES 7 Recognizing and transforming unhealthy relationships.
SERIES 8 Using effective communication to move into the deepest levels of
intimacy.
SERIES 9 Transforming trails and hurts into life-changing benefits.
SERIES 10 Mutually fulfilling sexual intimacy.
SERIES 11 Hidden keys to loving relationships.
SERIES 12 Keys to reducing and overcoming conflicts.
SERIES 13 The most important relationship principle I‟ve discovered in the past
ten years.
Twelve Steps) (Series of 12 videos) (Approx. 30 minutes ea.) (Adult audiences)
Informative explanations of the 12 Steps of AA and a relapse prevention video.
Step 1 We admitted we were powerless over our addiction, that out lives had
become unmanageable.
Step 2 Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to
sanity.
Step 3 Made a decision to turn out will and out lives over to the care of God as
we understood him.
Step 4 Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
Step 5 Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact
nature of our wrongs.
Step 6 Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.
Step 7 Humbly asked Him to remove out shortcomings.
Step 8 Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make
amends to them all.
Step 9 Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to
do so would injure them or others.
Step 10 Continued to take personal inventory, and when we were wrong,
promptly admitted it.
Step 11 Sought through prayer, and meditation to improve our conscious
contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will
for us and the power to carry that out.
Step 12 Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried
to carry this message to addicts, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
Step 13 Relapse
Getting the Line on Cocaine Workshop with Stephan Nat
Part 1: 2 hours
Part 2: 2 hours
Part 3: 2 Hours
Educational/Curriculum Videos
(In Resource Library)
Faces of Addiction Fighting Substance Abuse in your community (34:20) (3 parts)
HBO in association with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Get the Edge Jam The Performance Edge – an exciting new way to talk to teens – and
get teens talking – about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. (9 minutes) (2 videos)
I Can‟t Breath. A smoker‟s story. Pam Laffin, 1969-2000 – In School Curriculum kit
target age group: 11-14 years old. (19:30 minutes) (2 videos)
Scene Smoking Cigarettes, Cinema & the Myth of Cool – A documentary film by
Terry Moloney – Hollywood insiders Speak out About Artists‟ Rights, Social
Responsibility, and the First Amendment. (59 minutes) (2 videos)
