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Topic |
Prescription Drugs |
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Program Summary |
A TOP TEN Teen Selection! One of the newest and most frightening trends in teen drug experimentation are so-called “pharm parties”—where teens gather at someone’s home, drop an array of pharmaceuticals (like Vicodin, Oxycontin or Xanax) into a bowl, then consume handfuls of this dangerous “trail mix.” This eye-opening program allows viewers to hear from teens who nearly died after participating in pharm parties, as well as medical experts who identify the dangers of taking any medicines not specifically prescribed for you. Narcotics officers with first hand experience of pharm party overdoses give vivid descriptions of documented incidents. Viewers also learn what really happens when a human stomach is pumped as a last resort to avoid drug overdose. Program clearly demonstrates the extreme dangers of this rapidly escalating form of prescription drug abuse. TEACHER'S RESOURCE GUIDE INCLUDED. |
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Length |
24 min. |
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Recommended Age |
Grades 7 - C |
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Publication Date |
2009 |
| Teen Reviewer Comments | This DVD really helps you learn and understand why prescription drugs are just as deadly as street drugs. This was a very informative DVD and I learned a lot about how certain drugs work. I think people could be helped by this DVD because it mixed technical information and people's experiences which kept it interesting and complete. |
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Risk Factors Addressed |
Friends who engage in the problem behavior; favorable attitudes toward the problem behavior. |
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Protective Factors Addressed |
Healthy beliefs and clear standards; cognitive and social skills for successful involvement. |
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Library Location |
Town of Esopus, Greenville, Pawling |