Underage Drinking
What Is Alcoholism? (#107)
This video offers a glimpse into the struggles of teen alcoholics. Viewers will meet four real teens from different ethnic backgrounds who share their stories of alcohol abuse and recovery. A psychologist who specializes in issues surrounding adolescent alcoholism, offers important information on how easily teens can become addicted to alcohol, and explains some of the unique problems faced by youth who become addicted. Advice is offered for how to seek help in overcoming alcohol addiction.
Education Record Rights: Recording/duplication allowed as long as IPTV broadcasts the series.
Program Description: This new series informs students about the physical and psychological bases of teen alcoholism; the latest scientific data on alcohol consumption and the still-developing teenage brain; the impact of binge drinking; drunk driving; peer pressure, and out-of-control parties. Real strategies for confronting alcohol use among teenagers are explored, including the role of parents, peers, community, schools and the law.
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