Running Time:

Disk I - 63:43 minutes
Disk II - 102:33 minutes

Copyright:

2009

Format:

DVD
Spanish sub-titles

Use, Abuse & Addiction
The Physiology, Neurochemistry & Sociology of
Drugs & Compulsive Behaviors

Featuring:

Darryl Inaba, PharmD

Part I:

This segment explores the roll psychoactive drugs have played in the social economic and emotional development of civilization.

Prevention is a shared responsibility and the goals of the three recognized methods are explained. Age of first use as an indicator of future problems is also explored.

Treatment and recovery become a lifelong p[process for individuals willing to confront their addiction. This segment deals with each aspect of the treatment continuum.

Co-occurring disorders are challenging for both the patient and their treatment provider. This film focuses on simultaneous treatment using medications and individual/group therapy.

Part II:

The combination of a person's genetic history and the external pressures they experience at various times in their lives are key factors of addiction.

Stimulants — from cocaine to amphetamine to caffeine and nicotine — each class is examined in terms of mental and emotional effects.

Prescribed to lessen pain and anxiety, these are effective when used as therapeutic adjuncts to treatment, misuse leads to serious addiction.

Woven into the cultural and family traditions of most peoples, alcohol is the oldest and most widely used psychoactive drug which can, if abused cause irreversible physiological damage.

This segment addresses the alphabet soup psychedelics like MDMA and LSD to the plant based substances like mushrooms and marijuana.

Addiction isn't limited to street drugs and alcohol, this segment deals with addictive inhalant, steroid, gambling, eating and internet behaviors.

Resource Disk:

Curriculum Package: $525 ($755 value)
Part I and Part II DVDs
Resource Disk
6th Edition of Uppers Downers All Arounders Textbook

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Single DVD: $275
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Related Items:

Uppers, Downers, All Arounders Textbook, 6th Edition

Uppers, Downers, All Arounders: Drugs & Effects DVD

Roots of Addiction: Drug & Behavioral Compulsions DVD