The film uses the testimony of young addicts, as well as resilient youth, who have developed good coping skills, and the information of experts in the field of addiction research and that contribute to addictions both to substances and behaviors, and the life skills necessary to avoid or escape an addictive pattern.

Part Two:  The Consequences of Addiction

#500-28  –   25 minutes, 1999

In Part Two, participants in the video, including those with substance abuse and smoking problems as well as gambling, Internet pornography and other addictions, discuss the heavy toll addiction has taken on their health, relationships with family and friends, school life, finances and freedom.  Experts provide supporting evidence of the physical and psychological consequences and the legal implications of addiction.