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Alcohol, Tobacco, Marijuana

19 minutes 21 seconds

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Part of "The Danger Zone: Steering Clear of Drugs" series. Tells how the young brain works, the short- and long- term effects of drugs on it. Explains why self-esteem and self-worth are better fostered without drugs. Points out: 1) nicotine's addictive power and the harmful physical effects of other cigarette ingredients; 2) chewing tobacco contains more nicotine than cigarettes and is packed with cancer-causing ingredients; 3) alcohol can cause permanent brain damage, affecting memory and learning skills, and; 4) marijuana and its main ingredient, THC, can change way brain cells communicate.

Media Details

Runtime: 19 minutes 21 seconds

Young man in glasses looks at camera. Dark concentric circles and flecks of white on periwinkle create the backdrop. Caption. Your heart's job is to pump blood and oxygen to your body.
The Danger Zone: Steering Clear Of Drugs
Season 0 / Ep 1
19 minutes 21 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 6
Closeup side view of a girl with a blond ponytail. She parts her lips as if speaking. Caption. Once you do it once, you'll do it a second time.
The Danger Zone: Steering Clear Of Drugs
Season 0 / Ep 2
12 minutes 7 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 6
3 teenage boys sit in a circle on sleeping bags in a tent. Caption. C'mon man, we all chew.
The Danger Zone: Steering Clear Of Drugs
Season 0 / Ep 3
15 minutes 37 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 6

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    Michael S. (Morganville , NJ)
    January 20th, 2021 at 09:03 AM

    Excellent video for 4-5th grade health education.

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    Nate D. (Boise, ID)
    November 28th, 2018 at 10:51 AM

    Kids love learning substance abuse prevention with the Danger Zone!

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    Nate D. (Boise, ID)
    October 24th, 2018 at 11:08 AM

    Danger Zone is Great. Captivates kids while teaching important ideas and providing decision worthy information.

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    Taralyn B. (Omaha, NE)
    October 24th, 2018 at 07:35 AM

    This is great to have especially during red ribbon week.

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    Desiree W. (Samson, AL)
    October 4th, 2018 at 10:41 AM

    Perfect to use during Red Ribbon Week for grades 3-5.