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Video List/By Subject Video List/By Subject Alcohol AA1 – AA AND THE ALCOHOLIC WITH JOHN FORSYTHE 30 min., 1981 Provides definite answers to the most prevalent myths and most frequently asked questions about Alcoholics Anonymous. John Forsythe, acting as narrator, poses provocative questions as skilled actors, based on actual AA members, dramatize the answers. AL1 –ALCOHOL –THE SUBSTANCE, THE ADDICTION, AND THE SOLUTION. 20 minutes, 1998 Perfectly legal for all. Perfectly dangerous for some. This dramatic video looks at alcohol from all directions: the danger of addiction and cross-addiction; the struggle involved in admitting the problem; and the reward of starting to recover from this often deadly disease. AL2 –ALCOHOL ABUSE: DYING FOR A DRINK 14 Minutes, 2000 High School. Real Life story of the death of adolescents due to alcohol consumption, Family and friends are interviewed, as well as law enforcement. Includes interview with teens who currently are drinkers. AL4 –ALCOHOL AND THE BRAIN 17 Minutes, 2000 Middle School. Full color graphics with clear explanations of effects of alcohol on the brain. Full discussion of issues such as grey-outs and black-outs, as well as peer pressures. Also discussed is the pressure of smoking marijuana and drinking together, The physical side effects are also investigated. CH2- CHALK TALK – ON ALCOHOL BY FATHER JOSEPH C MARTIN GENERAL -66 Minutes, 1972 Chalk Talk on Alcohol was produced by Father Joseph C. Martin. It is considered a historic film, in that it offers one of the most effective descriptions of alcohol, alcoholism, and recovery from addiction. What is alcohol? How does it affect the individual? What are the symptoms of addiction? How can an individual recover? If you want answers to these questions, watch this video. Addiction professionals refer to as one of the most important teaching films ever produced. FA5- FATHER MARTIN’S ASHLEY 15 Minutes, 1980 This video gives the viewer an overview of Father Martin’s Ashley, an addiction treatment facility in Havre-de-Grace, Maryland. This treatment program integrates the 12-steps with the science of addiction and the art of therapy. IS (1), IS1 (2) - IS THERE AN ELEPHANT IN YOUR SANCTUARY? 16 Minutes, 1990 This video is for those interested in exploring how churches can deal constructively with the problem of alcohol and drug dependency within their midst. The tape can be used for church officers, outreach committee members, support groups, and general congregational viewing. MA1- MACKENZIE PHILLIPS TRUE HOLLYWOOD STORY. 1 ½ hours, 1988 The daughter of the Mamas and the Papas founder John Phillips and a Baltimore socialite and ballerina, Mackenzie's life was filled with the triumphs and tragedies of celebrity at a very young age. The program examines her rise to stardom with a role in American Graffiti at age 13, and the drug addiction that nearly ended her career. MA5- MARKETING BOOZE TO BLACKS 17 Minutes, 1990 This film examines the impact of alcoholism and other alcohol related problems in the black community. This film exposes the messages in alcohol ads and raises questions about the industry’s support of civic groups NA1- NATIONAL ALCOHOL SCREENING DAY CLINICIAN TRAINING VIDEO 20 Minutes, 2004 This video shows clinicians how to run an effective alcohol screening booth, and the questions to ask when doing a screening. The video shows a counselor interviewing a young person who is binge drinking and does not even realize how heavy he has been drinking. TH3-THE CAT WHO DRANK TOO MUCH 12 Minutes, 1982 This video shows the viewer the signs and symptoms of alcoholism by following a cat that is drinking alcohol. TW1- TWELVE STEPS 35 Minutes, 1993 This video is designed to offer general understanding of, and encourage participation in, the many support groups that embrace the Twelve Steps Program. VO1- VOICE OF EXPERIENCE/ALCOHOL SCREENING 26 Minutes, 1995 Recovering alcoholics discuss how their social, fun drinking progressed to alcoholic drinking, when they needed to drink, and drinking was no longer pleasurable. Signs and symptoms of alcoholism are discussed. Children of Alcoholics CO7---- COUNSELING CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS –FOSTERING RESILENCY 34 Minutes, 1994 This program examines protective factors that foster resiliency and how to implement them in school based counseling programs. DI1(1), DI1(2)- DIFFERENT LIKE ME 2 COPIES. 25 Minutes, 1989 This film presents the problems children of alcoholics deal with and how school- based support groups provide education, coping techniques and community outreach. Focus is on teenage boy with alcoholic, dysfunctional family. Friends rally to support and involve him in-group sessions with school counselor. LO3 (1).LO3 (2) - LOTS OF KIDS LIKE US 28 Minutes, 1991 This sensitive film tells the story of two children as they try to cope with their father’s alcoholism. They are burdened with guilt and are often exposed to physical and emotional abuse as they suffer in silence out of a need to keep the “family secret”. This film is direct and supportive, “you are not alone”, and it’s not your fault”, are major messages of the film. PO1- POOR JENNIFER – SHE’S ALWAYS LOSING HER HAT 34 Minutes, 1991 This video focuses on both the dynamics of family alcoholism and the healing that begins with awareness and with the breaking of silence. It also shows how community action and advocacy can spark this healing process. The film concludes with a sequence showing the production of a community service television show where the panelists discuss the dynamics of family alcoholism. SO1(1),SO1(2)- SOFT IS THE HEART OF A CHILD 28 Minutes, 1991 -2COPIES A sensitive look at the roles of the children in an alcoholic family. The father drinks heavily and mistreats his wife and children. The mother is caught up in the problem and is confused. The children are damaged as a result. Hope enters when an understanding school counselor introduces the family to Al- Anon. Club Drugs CL3 (1), CL3 (2), CL3 (3), CL3 (4) - CLUB DRUGS ECSTASY AND RAVE SCENES HIGH SCHOOLS/ ADULTS –4 COPIES 67 Minutes, 2001 Presentation by Earl Fielder, Special Agent for DEA on drugs, signs and symptoms of abuse and culture of club drugs. 67 Minutes, 2001 DA1 (1), DA1 (2) - DANCING WITH DEATH-ECSTASY AND OTHER CLUB DRUGS NJPN- DEA- 2 COPIES. 30 Minutes, 2003 In this video, Treatment and prevention professionals and law enforcement educate caregivers and parents about what ecstasy is, how easy it is to obtain and hide and use. Young people discuss the negative impact ecstasy had on their lives EC1 (1), EC1 (2))))----ECSTASY DOES A BODY HARM 2 COPIES. 20 Minutes, 2003 This documentary, produced in partnership with the Rowan University Center for Addiction Studies, shows that Ecstasy and party drugs aren't isolated to one group or culture, and that drugs aren't necessary to enjoy the scene or life. The approach is raw and in your face. The crew shot footage and interviews in three clubs in Philadelphia. Experts and young people graphically describe the dangers of ecstasy and party drugs IN1(4)- IN THE KNOW OF PARTY DRUGS. 24 Minutes, 2005 This video educates viewers about the tremendous damage that Ecstasy, GHB, Rohypnol, and Ketamine do to users’ lives. The video also contains an in-depth look at the frightening trend of date rape drug use, and provides advice to viewers on protecting themselves. Cocaine/Crack CO (2) - COCAINE AND CRACK-BACK FROM THE ABYSS 46 Minutes, 1998 This video shows viewers learn about the bodily, societal and societal effects of cocaine. The disease of addiction is discussed and the video gives viewers practical tools and inspiration to get through cravings, seek help and make life changes. CO3-COCAINE: THE EMERGING FACTS –PARTS 1,2 25 Minutes, 1983 Cocaine, even when used casually, can lead to dependence. In this video, former users describe how the drug nearly cost them their lives. IN1(2)- IN THE KNOW OF CRACK AND COCAINE 19 Minutes, 2001 This video educates viewers about the devastating effects that cocaine in all of its forms has on abusers social functioning, and physical and mental health. The program describes the difference between powdered cocaine and crack. Cross Addiction CR1 – CROSS- ADDICTION THE BACK DOOR TO RELAPSE. 1999, 40 Minutes Cross-addition is the single greatest relapse factor. Firsthand testimony from recovering alcoholics and addicts, chemical dependency professionals, and a medical doctor dispel the myth that there is any such thing as a "safe" substance for people in recovery. The video ends with a message of hope as the recovering individuals share the joys and triumphs complete abstinence has brought to their lives. Date Rape AD1 – A DATE WITH RAPE 15 minutes,2003 In this compelling documentary, rape survivors talk about the trauma of their attack and the legal process. ARDY- ACQUAINTANCE RAPE, DATE RAPE 18 Minutes, 2003 When sex is not a mutual affair, its rape. This video uses interviews of counselors, survivors and a detective to warn young people of this terrible violation. Disabilities and Addictions DI2 (1), DI2 (2)- DISABILITY OF CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY, THE – J.R’S STORY 2 COPIES. 28 Minutes, 1984 This is a story of a strong-spirited young man whose problems with substance abuse are both physically and emotionally exacerbated by the fact that he is quadriplegic. Despite running into major problems with law, being suspended from school and sustaining bodily injury on numerous occasions, J.R continues to see his drug and alcohol use as an “acceptable risk”. After being confronted by the filmmaker about his chemical dependency, JR comes to the personal decision that if he is to have any quality of life at all, he must enter a recovery program.
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