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 Three:  Alternatives to Addiction

#500-29  –  27  minutes, 1999

In Part Three, resilient youth who have found other avenues to deal with difficulties in their lives offer alternatives to addiction.  A model for change, which includes advice of Getting Help, Recognizing Warning Signs, Dealing with Feelings, Understanding that Feeling Pain is a Part of Living, Urge Surfing and Not Giving Up is presented for youth who may already have developed negative patterns which could lead to addiction.