Grades: 7-College

AWARDS: Columbus International Film & Video Festival (Honorable Mention)

Prescription drugs like OxyContin, Ritalin, Xanax, Vicodin and codeine-based cough syrup are making headlines around the nation as teens continue to abuse these "legal" drugs by crushing the pills and snorting or injecting the powder or drinking the liquid. Studies continue to offer evidence of an emerging problem with OxyContin and Ritalin addiction among young people. This timely program highlights personal stories of teens that became addicted to prescription drugs and the resulting consequences. It debunks the all too common belief that because these drugs are "prescription" they are safe. On-camera physicians describe the severe side effects of misuse of prescription drugs. The program makes clear that any misuse of a legal drug is not only illegal but, can also be fatal.

Includes: 19-minute DVD, Closed-Captioned, Research-Based, teacher's resource book and student handouts with pre/post test.