The Media Library of Genesee Valley BOCES

Includes 3 15-minute programs. Part 1: "Alcohol, Tobacco, and Marijuana," Using animation as well as dramatic vignettes, this program focuses on the damage these these substances cause damage to the body and the brain. Part 2: "Dangers in Your House," focuses on the dangers of common household products that can be inhaled or huffed, as well as prescription and over-the-counter drugs found in the family medicine cabinet. Part 3: "The Power of No," focuses on 4 short dramas in which elementary students are confronted with a decision on whether to try a substance or not.

This program explores the phenomenon of targeting young consumers and will surely be an eye-opener for students who may prefer to think that they are not being manipulated by ads and media images

This program identifies the two major medical methods that are currently available to anyone who wants to stop smoking or chewing tobacco. Two young presenters offer an overview of nicotine and its addictive properties, as well as an explanation of the withdrawal process. The program looks at five FDA approved methods that are commonly used today: The anti-smoking pill (Zyban), nicotine gum, the nicotine inhaler, nicotine nasal spray, and the nicotine patch. Quitting "cold turkey" is also explained

Examines how the tobacco industry targets and markets their products to teenagers and surveys the many hazardous and addictive chemicals in tobacco products

Exposes the manipulative marketing strategies used by the tobacco and alcohol industries to entice young people. Using data and examples from mainstream advertisements, this program presents a compelling argument that these industries have a deep understanding of the psychology of anxiety and addiction, one they exploit to create a dependency on their products. Casts a critical eye on the corporate interests of the industries whose products kill more than 450,000 Americans a year. Examines how advertisers use sexuality as a marketing tool.

Narrated by teens, this program uncovers the truth about the damaging effects of smoking and secondhand smoke. Looks at how the tobacco industry uses advertising to target young people and discusses the expense of the habit. Offers tips on how to deal with peer pressure and smoking

Through a variety of engaging youth-focused vignettes, students will learn about the health risks associated with nicotine use and the struggles of nicotine addiction. Students will also be presented with some real-world refusal skills

This program shows students some of the horrific medical problems that may happen due to smoking. From a larynx cancer patient who deals with the loss of his voice and the hardships he and his family face on a daily basis, to the cosmetic changes that happen to smokers, viewers see the life-altering consequences which may happen when they decide to smoke

Examines the social and medical implications of using smokeless tobacco. Graphic illustrations of cancerous lesions, expert commentary from doctors and dentists, and interviews with teenagers all provide an eye-opening look at the unpleasant facts concerning the habit

Includes 3 15-minute programs. Part 1: "Alcohol, Tobacco, and Marijuana," Using animation as well as dramatic vignettes, this program focuses on the damage these these substances cause damage to the body and the brain. Part 2: "Dangers in Your House," focuses on the dangers of common household products that can be inhaled or huffed, as well as prescription and over-the-counter drugs found in the family medicine cabinet. Part 3: "The Power of No," focuses on 4 short dramas in which elementary students are confronted with a decision on whether to try a substance or not.