Macomb County office of Substance Abuse

Resource Library

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C Videos

CADILLAC DREAMS
INSPIRED BY THE LIVES OF TWO YOUNG MEN GROWING UP IN THE GHETTO, CADILLAC DREAMS TELLS OF THE LOSS OF INNOCENCE TO THE HARSH REALITY OF STREET LIFE. IT IS THE POWERFUL STORY OF A YOUNG MAN WHO TURNS TO DEALING DRUGS AS A SOURCE OF INCOME, ADN OF HIS YOUNGER BROTHER, WHO COURAGEOUSLY HOLDS ON TO HIS DREAMS. THIS VIDEO IS A THOUGHT-PROVOKING DRAMA WHICH UTILIZES STRONG LANGUAGE IN ORDER TO STIMULATE SERIOUS REFLECTION ADN DIALOGUE ABOUT INNER CITY ISSUES ADN ADOLESCENT VALUES. (1992, 30 MIN.)
Selected Audience: Junior high/Adults

CALLING THE SHOTS
Jean Kilbourne, nationally known media analyst and lecturer, examines the images associated with alcohol in advertising in the popular media. She shows how advertising links alcohol with precisely those attributes and qualities that the abuse of alcohol diminishes and destroys. (1987, 30 min.)
Selected Audience: General audiences

CAN I BORROW THE CAR?
This videotape focuses on ways to reduce the crashes of beginning drivers, since the rate is higher than that of older drivers. With the help of parents, restrictions and supervision, lives can be saved while teens learn to drive and become more mature. Teens provide reasons that they want to drive. Parents of teens who have died in crashes tell how the tragedies happened and how their families have been affected. (2002, 16 min.)
Selected Audience: Parents

CARING FOR DRUG AFFECTED BABIES
As the new research on cocaine babies is emerging, so are methods to care for these innocent victims. Experts are discovering that early intervention and therapy is essential in order for these babies to grow into healthy children and adults. In this step-by-step training tape, new strategies are presented, as well as some time-proven older ones. (1991, 20 min.)
Selected Audience: Health professionals/General public

CAT WHO DRANK & USED TOO MUCH
This is a delightful tale that deals with addiction in a positive, non-threatening way. It started innocently enough for Pat, the cat, having a drink or two with meals but soon he began sneaking drinks. After a short time Pat began experimenting with other substances. Finally, Pat gets help. (1987, 12 min.)
Selected Audience: Elementary

CHALK TALK ON ALCOHOL
Father Martin talks about the seriousness and extent of alcoholism. He also talks about the things we drink and why we drink them. Further, he shows that alcohol is a sedative drug and is addictive by nature and lists the symptoms of the disease and recovery resources. (1974, 45 min.)
Selected Audience: Recovering individuals

CHILDREN OF ALCOHOL- AND DRUG-ADDICTED PARENTS: PROTECTING OUR FUTURE
This web case focuses on effective, culturally appropriate, and science-based approaches to helping these COA who are often overlooked victims of addiction. Many of these children and young people are exposed to chaotic family environments that offer little stability or emotional support. Many will develop serious behavioral and emotional problems that will keep them from living happy and normal lives. (2001, 57 min.) DVD
Selected Audience: Therapists, Social Workers and Educators

CHOOSE TO HAVE A DRINK? CHOOSE TO GET A RIDE!
Tim Allen talks about his mistakes and helps answer questions about the facts and fictions of alcohol. Some of the topics covered are blood alcohol concentration, tolerance, employee assistance programs, MADD, drinking and medication. (1997, 15 min.)
Selected Audience: Adults

CINCINNATI BONES AND THE TREASURE OF HEALTH
Long ago, an ancient tribe called the Hitecs lived in a beautiful city deep in the jungle. They were strong people, and they build many wonderful things. But when the Hitecs began taking drugs, their minds clouded and their bodies were destroyed. As the tribe was dying, they built a body machine to warn future generations about the damage of drugs. Cincinnati Bones, the great explorer, faces great perils as he explores the damage done by drugs to the heart, brain, lungs, stomach, and eyes. (1989, 15 min.)
Selected Audience: Elementary

CLEAN, SOBER & POSITIVE
This documentary is about people in recovery from drug and alcohol abuse who are also living with HIV and AIDS. They share their personal stories about recovery and living with this disease. (1996, 25 min.)
Selected Audience: HIV positive people

CO-DEPENDENCY
Tape 1: What and Why of Co-dependency. This video describes current thinking regarding co-dependency, including faulty communication, inadequate boundaries, and abuse. (22 min.) Tape 2: Characteristics of Co-dependents. This video discusses common characteristics of co-dependents, including being externally focused, overly responsible, controlling, rigid, and engaging in compulsive behavior. (23 min.) Tape 3: The Path to Recovery This video concerns co-dependents enterine treatment. Discusses common treatment approaches, the importance of groups, a personal "bill of rights" to establish boundaries, and personal affirmation. (20 min.) Tape 4: Healing the Family Within Robert Subby presents information on learning to get along with the inner parent, adult, and child of our spirit. Together, these three dimensions provide us with the intellectual, moral, and emotional understanding. (1989, 44 min.)
Selected Audience: Co-dependents

CO-DEPENDENCY: A COMPLETE UPDATE, 1988
This video is an update describing the patterns of progression of co-dependency. It will describe the behaviors and feelings of those who have lived in a home with someone who was or is addicted to alcohol, drugs, food, work, or relationships. (1988, 30 min.)
Selected Audience: General audiences/Counseling or treatment centers

COCAINE
"Thank God I went to jail because I know I would have used it until I died." Dave, a hidden addict who abused cocaine for ten years, went from a long standing job as police officer to a jail sentence. Now on probation and in a resident rehabilitation program, Dave is making progress. (1987, 8 min.)
Selected Audience: Alcohol tx centers/Hospitals/Families & friends of alcoholics

COCAINE
"Thank God I went to jail because I know I would have used it until I died." Dave, a hidden addict who abused cocaine for ten years, went from a long standing job as police officer to a jail sentence. Now on probation and in a resident rehabilitation program, Dave is making progress.
Selected Audience: Alcohol tx centers/Hospitals/Families & friends of alcoholics

COCAINE ABUSE: THE END OF THE LINE
Dramatized recollections of cocaine abusers are intercepted with information provided by an actor, Richard Dreyfuss. Each individual makes a convincing case that cocaine is a truly dangerous drug. Physical damage, emotional trauma, anxiety, paranoia and apathy are the end of the line for all cocaine abusers. (1984, 25 min.)
Selected Audience: General audiences

COCAINE AND HEROIN: STILL HERE, STILL DEADLY
“I was 15 the first time I tried it. I was at my girlfriend’s house.” These words, spoken by a real teen in recovery, set the tone for this powerful video which recounts the stories of two teens who became ensnared in the dangerous and all-too-common worlds of cocaine and heroin abuse. Both teens describe step-by-step how they were sucked into trying the drugs for the first time, how they became addicted, and how incredibly difficult it is to recover from their addictions. Their harrowing testimonies will resonate with viewers and impel them to steer clear of cocaine and heroin. Program includes strategies for recognizing the dangers and avoiding these destructive drugs. A special section detailing the dangers of “starter heroin” is presented with a strong no-use message. Includes: DVD, Teacher's Resource Book and Student Handouts and Pre- and Post-Tests (2008, 21 Min) DVD
Selected Audience: GRADES 7 - COLLEGE

COCAINE AND THE STUDENT ATHLETE
This video addresses an analysis of cocaine usage adn avoidance techniques. While focusing on the influence of athletes as role models, this video gives appropriate guidance for an in-depth discussion of cocaine presented by athletes, educators, parents, counselors, and legal officials. (1986, 38 min.)
Selected Audience: High School/College

COCAINE KIDS: NEW STRAGETIES, NEW SOLUTIONS
The children of cocaine enter school with a variety of disabilities that present unique challenges to their educators. Many of these problems are behavioral. While there are no firm answers, suggestions and methods for improving behavior, self-esteem, and emotional instabilities are outlined for the educator and other care givers. The importance of networking with professionals and the family are emphasized. (1991, 23 min.)
Selected Audience: Educators/Parents/General public

COCAINE MOTHERS: BEYOND THE GUILT
Recovery from drug addiction is difficult at est, but for an addict who is also a mother, the chances are even worse. Dealing with the confusing issues of guilt, remorse and shame often complicate recovery and frequently cause relapse by exploring recovery from a mother's point of view. (1991, 25 min.)
Selected Audience: Health care professionals/Substance abuse professionals

COCAINE: THE POWER AND THE STORY
This four tape series of 20 min. each contains portions of a group of recovering cocaine addicts discussing their addiction and recovery, with lecture material presented by cocaine expert C.C. Nuckols. The four tapes are: Defining Addiction, Acceptance, High Risk Situations, and Early Recovery/Personal Balance. (1985, 80 min.)
Selected Audience: Clients in treatment settings/Professionals

COMING TOGETHER ON PREVENTION
This video presents 3 prevention models based on NIDA sponsored research: "Reconnecting Youth", "Project Star", and "Strengthening Families". (1994, 27 min.)
Selected Audience: All target audiences/Treatment Counselors

CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR YOUTH
This National Teleconference took place in 1996. Negotiation, mediation and consensus decision making are options that young people can use as survival skills in life. Tape 1 explains the theory behind conflict resolution. Tape 2 shows situations where these skills are utilized. (Tape 1, 55 min.) (Tape 2, 80 min.) (1996)
Selected Audience: Parent groupt/Teachers/Juvenile justice workers

CONFRONTING DRUNK DRIVING
This is a story about a man who killed his two best friends in a drunk driving car crash when he was a teenager. (2003, 26 mins) DVD Suggested Audience: 7th grade and older
Selected Audience: 7TH TO ADULT

CONSUMER SEDUCTION: FROM ROMANCE TO REALITY
This video hosted by Michael Learned explores the media connection that makes alcohol & tobacco a dangerous pact of our daily lives. This mini-workshop helps young people or adults decode addiction advertising. (1992, 23 min.)
Selected Audience: Middle & Senior high schools/Community groups

CONTINUED ACTS OF SABOTAGE
This video shows some of the common struggles and problems of chemically dependent people when they first enter a treatment program. The video helps patients understand how they can avoid barriers that allow or halt any progress in their recovery. (1988, 35 min.)
Selected Audience: Patients in alcoholism/Substance abuse treatment centers

CREATING SAFER, HEALTHIER NEIGHBORHOODS
CREATING SAFER, HEALTHIER NEIGHBORHOODS by Reducing Chronic Public Inebriation This case study shows the results of a grassroots effort to reduce public inebriation in the city of Tacoma. The goal was to reduce the effects of public consumption of alcohol that endanger the welfare, health, peace or safety of a neighborhood or community. Key components to success are discussed to help provide strategies that can lead to productive results. (2005, 16 mins) DVD
Selected Audience: Adults

CRUEL SPIRITS: ALCOHOL AND VIOLENCE
Every day, thousands of Americans get drunk and, in many instances, something violent occurs. Cruel Spirits reveals how alcohol is often responsible, yet rarely blamed for these tragedies, and that the extent of alcohol-related violence is both grossly under-estimated and under-reported. (1989, 32 min.)
Selected Audience: High school/Adults

CRYSTAL METH: FOX 2 PROBLEM SOLVER
Fox 2 Problem solver and Montel Williams provide an overview of what meth is and how this chemical is growing in popularity. Meth is a very addictive drug that is made in labs (homes, trunks of cars, motel room, etc.) The dangers of brain damage from these chemicals are highlighted for people/children living in the homes where they are mixed. These chemicals are so highly explosive that a normal lab can explode taking down the surrounding houses but a Super lab can take down a whole city block. Learn what Michigan is doing about this drug problem.(2003, 48 min.)
Selected Audience: Teens, Adults