1100-84, 41 minutes, 2013 The OxyContin epidemic: a pill that promises temporary relief has cost many Canadians a lifetime of addiction. The fifth estate investigates one of the most successful marketing campaigns in pharmaceutical history. Request
1100-83, 44minutes, 2010 This film tells the stories of three young people from British Columbia who believe- along with their doctors- that their mental illness was triggered by marijuana use. Request
1100-82, 1h 42 min, 2000 Drugs. They consume mind, body and soul. Once you’re hooked, you’re hooked. Four lives. Four addicts. Four failures. Despite their aspirations of greatness, they succumb to their addictions. Watching the addicts spiral out of control, we bear witness to the dirtiest, ugliest portions of the...
1100-81, 22 minutes, 2012 The risks of marijuana use are dramatically illustrated in this fact-based video every teen should see. Doctors illustrate how pot can permanently damage the teenage brain and contribute to mental illness. Request
1100-80, 22 minutes, 2012 This program explains why the teen years are a critical time for brain development – and why drug use of any kind can derail the brain’s full potential when it comes to critical skills like thinking. Request
1100-79, 40 minutes, 2004 Exploring the dark experiences of methamphetamine addicts: a reformed addict with a bright future, a 16-year old girl struggling in rehab, and a man who cannot let go of the drug. Request
1100-78, 20 minutes, 2012 Students learn the dynamics of painkiller addiction and abuse through the personal stories of teens that have been hooked on legal pain killers. Request
1100-77, 17 minutes, 2011 Teenagers often don’t realize that the chemicals in RX and over-the-counter drugs are just as potent and addictive as illicit drugs like cocaine and heroin. This program takes a close look at the do’s and don’ts of prescription and OTC medicines, informing viewers of their potential...
1100-76, 17 minutes, 2011 This program summarizes the many risks of marijuana use. Viewers learn how THC attaches to cannabinoid receptors in the brain to cause psychoactive effects. Scientists use MRI images to show how marijuana causes serious impairment to learning and memory and can permanently damage a young person’s...
1100-75, 13 minutes, 2011 Viewers learn the dangers of a newly banned drug called Spice of K2. Hundreds of ER visits and calls to poison control centers nationwide prompted the DEA to categorize Spice as a schedule I substance. It continues to be abused by teens who assume the herbal...
