Macomb County office of Substance Abuse

Resource Library

Please note: This library is intended for Macomb County agencies and our residents.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE: REDUCING MINOR'S ACCESS TO TOBACCO
This video explains how to impact the community by offering solutions for access to tobacco. A broad-based group can design goals and objectives through media and educational campaigns. (1995, 16 Min.)
Selected Audience: Community groups

MAN WHO LOVED A CHALLENGE, THE
This video, designed to help clergy and parishioners accept the reality of chemical dependency as a lethal disease, tells the story of a parish priest who tries to get a new resident in the neighborhood, a recovering alcoholic, to come to church. The video also shows ways to deal with affected persons, assist their recovery, and live out the imperative to "love your neighbor." (1987, 19 Min.)
Selected Audience: Churches/Lay ministries/ Seminaries/Parishioners

MARIJUANA
Dr. David Ohlms discusses marijuana addiction, symptoms, withdrawal, and treatment. Dr. Ohlms also explains the impact of marijuana use on the human mind and body. (1988, 34 Min.)
Selected Audience: General audiences

MARIJUANA UPDATE-REVISED
Leo Hayden a former college athlete tells his story of addiction. Graphics are used to demonstrate physical effects. Former addicts share the psychological effects. Facts, chemical content, why kids start, why they don't, tolerance, body organs, estrogen, effects on pregnancy are all covered in the video. (1997, 16 Min.)
Selected Audience: Junior high/Adult

MARIJUANA: MEDICAL CONSEQUENCES
In this dynamic presentation, Dr. Keppler invites the audience to look past their own personal views of the drug marijuana, and to look instead at marijuana's effects and side effects, from a medical perspective. Viewers will explore marijuana's effect on the brain, both in terms of what produces its pleasurable effect, and the side effects apparent in various parts of the brain. Other core issues include effects on general physical health and emotional wellness, addictive qualities and women's issues. Medically accurate information and computer graphics are interspersed with engaging questions from the audience, offering a real world approach to those concerned about marijuana, and the implications of its use. (2004, 42 Min)
Selected Audience: Adolescents and Adults

MARIJUANA: Neurochemistry & Physiology
Designed to be used in a group or clinical setting, this objective, non-judgmental video presents the latest research and findings on the neurochemistry and physiology of marijuana. The content focuses on the research advances in understanding how marijuana works on a cellular level and how those neurochemical changes affect sedation, the sense of novelty, appetite, memory, the immune system, visual spatial organization, paranoia, and dependence. Issues of tolerance and tissue dependence, withdrawal, acute psychic effects, driving effects, and physical effects are highlighted. (2005, 32 mins) DVD
Selected Audience: ADOLESCENTS & ADULTS

MARIJUANA: SETTING THINGS STRAIGHT
Laurie's boyfriend is pressuring her to try marijuana, so she turns to her friend Gladys for help. With the help of a medical student, police officer and former drug users, they learn the facts about marijuana use and its harmful effects on the mind and body. This DVD covers the history of marijuana use, its psychological, emotional and physical effects, and the legal consequences for those who are caught with marijuana. It gives students the facts that empower them to make the right choice when it comes to marijuana. (1997, 17 min.) DVD
Selected Audience: Middle School Students

MARIJUANA: THE MEDICAL CONSEQUENCES
In this dynamic presentation, Dr. Keppler invites the audience to look past their own personal views of the drug marijuana, and to look instead at marijuana's effects and side effects, from a medical perspective. Viewers will explore marijuana's effect on the brain, both in terms of what produces its pleasurable effect, and the side effects apparent in various parts of the brain. Other core issues include effects on general physical health and emotional wellness, addictive qualities and women's issues. Medically accurate information and computer graphics are interspersed with engaging questions from the audience, offering a real world approach to those concerned about marijuana, and the implications of its use. (2004, 42 Min)
Selected Audience: Adolescents and Adults

MARIJUANA: THE MIRROR THAT MAGNIFIES
This video covers an array of issues like the increase of THC over the years, neonatal effects, cognition, the reasons people use this drug, poly drug use and the scientific explanation of this drug's effects on the human body. (1996, 28 Min.)
Selected Audience: Teen/Adult

MARIJUANA: VACANCY - THE LIFE OF A POT SMOKER
Two young narrators explain that marijuana users appear dumb and lazy because, among other ill effects, the drug lowers users' I.Q.'s and robs them of motivation. The narrators emphasize that this illegal drug exposes users to the risk of fines, imprisonment and the loss of driving privileges. While acknowledging that marijuana's powers of physical addiction are still being debated, the video provides sound scientific and medical reasons for avoiding its use. Other teens provde their views on how best to respond to peer pressure to try it. (2003, 14 min.) DVD
Selected Audience: Middle School Students

MARIJUANA: WEEDING OUT THE HYPE!
Marijuana is a mind-altering drug made from the cannabis plant. It is the most widely used illegal drug. In this 30-minute video, viewers will learn some of the latest facts about marijuana. Experts refute the myth that "everybody" is using marijuana as well as claims that it is harmless. The video includes highlights from "Marijuana: Weeding Out the Hype," one in a series of national 90-minute drug-specific teleconferences sponsored by the Office of National Drug Control Policy, SAMHSA, NIDA, the National Guard Counterdrug Office, and the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America. (2002, 28 Min)
Selected Audience: Adolescents & Adults

MEDICAL & LEGAL IDENTIFICATION OF DRUG USE
Tape 1: Neurochemistry of Drug Dependence - presents the basic concepts for understanding dependence or addiction. (33 Min.), Tape 2: Identifying the Addicted or Dependent Person- explains a drug's blood life to determine the type of drug use: occasional, binge, or addiction. (46 Min.), Tape 3; Identifying the Person under the Influence - There are many physical and behavioral indicators that can be used to help determine drug use. (32 Min.), Tape 4: Identifying the Covert User - The basic signs and behaviors associated with covert (non-obvious) drug use is described in this video, with special emphases on time, motivation, and performance as indicators. (33 Min.), Tape 5: What to Do after You Identify the Drug User - This video explains how to get help for the drug user. The key to successful drug treatment and relapse prevention, urine and blood test monitoring, are described. (31 Min.) (1986)
Selected Audience: LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION/TREATMENT

MEDICAL ASPECTS OF TOBACCO
The physical and emotional effects of tobacco are clearly demonstrated in this video by Dr. Max Schneider, M.D. You will also learn from kids who still smoke and from those smokers whose lives have been damaged forever by tobacco use. (1990, 27 Min.)
Selected Audience: Teens/Adult

MEDICAL MARIJUANA: A SMOKE SCREEN
This DVD explains why the issue of medical marijuana is a Trojan horse for a conspiracy against America. The guise to legalize dangerous schedule I drugs like heroin, PCP, LSD and marijuana is using compassion as a smoke screen. The promoter of medical marijuana has admitted that this is their foot in the door to total legalization. The DVD goes through the history of legalization in states like Arizona, California, Washington and Oregon to show how once medical marijuana is legalized the true motives begin to take place. (1998, 11 min.) DVD
Selected Audience: Teens/Adults

METH EFFECT, THE
**Requires notice to pick up.** The effects of crystal meth abuse being both psychological and physical in nature are discussed by Dr. David Ohlm. The drug, the addict will feel an increase in energy, alertness and a decreased appetite. During withdrawals, the user feel extreme fatigue, an increased appetite and is susceptible to psychological problems including depression, paranoia and hallucinations, and in some cases suicidal tendencies and violent outbursts. (2000, 20 Min.)
Selected Audience: Teens/Adults

METHADONE: WHERE WE ARE
This video examines the biological effects on methadone; the role of the counselor in treatment; and societal attitudes and stigmas regarding methadone treatment and methadone patients. (1993, 24 Min.)
Selected Audience: Target audiences/ Counselors

METHADONIA
For more than 30 years, methadone has been used to treat heroin addiction. But when mixed with other substances, such as benzodiazopenes, the treatment can be as harmful as the heroin itself. METHADONIA exposes the possible problems of treating heroin addiction with legal methadone. (2005, 88 Mins) DVD
Selected Audience: Treatment Professionals

METHAMPHETAMINE 101: Etiology and Physiology of an Epidemic
This DVD was produced by Applied Behavioral Health Policy at the Arizona State University, College of Human Services. It features Thomas Freese, PhD and Richard Rawson, PhD from the University of California in Los Angeles for Integrated Substance Abuse Programs. This DVD is part of a Meth series that contains 5 DVDs (Meth 102, Meth Effective Approaches PPT, Effective Approaches Articles, and Treatment for People with Stimulant Use Disorders – Matrix Intensive Outpatient Client Handbook and Counselor’s Manual).
Selected Audience: Treatment counselors

METHAMPHETAMINE 102: Introduction to Evidence-Based Treatments
This DVD was produced by Applied Behavioral Health Policy at the Arizona State University, College of Human Services. It features Thomas Freese, PhD and Richard Rawson, PhD from the University of California in Los Angeles for Integrated Substance Abuse Programs. This DVD is part of a Meth series that contains 5 DVDs (Meth 101, Meth 102, Meth Effective Approaches PPT, Effective Approaches Articles, and Treatment for People with Stimulant Use Disorders – Matrix Intensive Outpatient Client Handbook and Counselor’s Manual).
Selected Audience: Treatment counselors

METHAMPHETAMINE SUMMIT METH TREATMENT: EFFECTIVE APPROACHES - ARTICLES
This DVD is part of a series that contains 5 DVDs (Meth 101, Meth 102, Meth Summit Treatment: Effective Approaches PPT, and Treatment for People with Stimulant Use Disorders – Matrix Intensive Outpatient Client Handbook and Counselor’s Manual).
Selected Audience: Treatment counselors

METHAMPHETAMINE SUMMIT METH TREATMENT: EFFECTIVE APPROACHES - POWERPOINT PRESENT
This DVD is part of a series that contains 5 DVDs (Meth 101, Meth 102, Methamphetamine Summit Treatment: Effective Approaches Articles, and Treatment for People with Stimulant Use Disorders – Matrix Intensive Outpatient Client Handbook and Counselor’s Manual).
Selected Audience: Treatment Counselors

METHAMPHETAMINE: Neurochemistry & Recovery
This powerful video, Methamphetamine: Neurochemistry & Recovery DVD examines the ways Methamphetamine changes the brain both chemically and structurally and how these changes interfere with the recovery process. Animations are used to show what happens to a users brain when Methamphetamine is introduced, and actual brain scans illustrate what happens as the users comes off of the drug. The video includes sections on basic neurochemistry, factors that inhibit recovery, physiological changes that occur in the brain from Methamphetamine use, including the loss of brain mass, the loss of memory, and an inability to concentrate. (2006, 31 mins) DVD
Selected Audience: Professionals, counselors, recovering people

METHAMPHETAMINE: THE CRYSTAL CAGE
This video extensively interviews five former users as a means of exploring the cycle of addiction and learning first-hand the risks involved in methamphetamine use and addiction. In exploring this cycle of addiction, it provides young viewers with timely and accurate information to foster informed choices. (1998, 28 Min.)
Selected Audience: High School

METHAMPHETAMINES: THE HARD FACTS
In this hard-hitting program, students will learn what methamphetamines are, how they are illegally produced in underground “labs” by drug dealers, and how addictive and deadly they are to those who experiment with them. Known by dozens of street names—-such as speed, crank and crystal meth—-these powerful central nervous system stimulants are highly addictive and can cause permanent damage to all systems of the body. The emotional roller coaster of devastation that results from methamphetamine use is also described. Viewers will hear harrowing true stories from young people who have learned the hard facts about meth, and are now struggling to regain control of their lives. The program provides viewers with many startling details, including the fact that possession of methamphetamine carries a mandatory prison sentence of at least five years. Teacher’s Resource Book includes many helpful fact sheets and student activities designed to reinforce the video’s strong no-use message.
Selected Audience: Teens and Twenties

MICHIGAN ZERO TOLERANCE LAWS: NO FOOLIN’, THEY MEAN IT!
This video is to inform students about the Zero Tolerance laws as they relate to juveniles’ use of alcohol and other drugs. The law and the courts separate alcohol as a drug from drugs such as marijuana, LSD and heroin. Alcohol is a drug. This video will give a general overview of the laws as they apply to students. (1997, 18 Min.)
Selected Audience: People under 21 years old

MICHIGAN'S DRUG FREE SCHOOL ZONES
School is a safe haven. Drug use can begin at elementary and can develop into some very serious problems. Through drug abuse programs, students learn physical, emotional, and legal consequences. Schools and drugs don't mix so a law was enacted to make stiffer penalties. (1990, 10 Min.)
Selected Audience: Parents/Teachers/Administrators

MIRROR OF A CHILD
Adult Children of Alcoholics see how the qualities of their lives are currently being affected by wounds from the past. The need for recovery is illustrated by watching the experience of a young child of an alcoholic. (1989, 19 Min.)
Selected Audience: Adult children of alcoholics

MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 1998
This DVD reviews the background and current directions of motivational interviewing, exploring its essential theoretical and conceptual underpinnings, and discussing its five basic principles. This is by no means a comprehensive introduction to set the context for demonstration of “Opening Strategies,” “Handling Resistance,” “Feedback and “Information Exchange,” “Motivation Interviewing in the Medical Setting,” and “Moving Toward Action.” This is a two disk set. (1998, Each section runs between 40 mins to 60 mins) DVD
Selected Audience: TREATMENT PROFESSIONALS

MUTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS: What Everyone Needs to Know
This program explores the role of mutual support groups (AA, Al-Anon, NA, NarAnon, etc.) and helps you discern whether one might be right for you or someone you care about. You also will learn what makes mutual support groups work and how to find one near you. (2004, 60 min.) DVD
Selected Audience: Employers/Educators/Treatment Centers/Health Care providers

MY KID IS DRIVING ME CRAZY
Part 1 deals with parental denial, guilt, enabling, fear, anger, blaming, and loss of control. Part 2 deals with families in recovery. Part 1 (28 Min.) Part 2 (28 Min.) (1988)
Selected Audience: Parents/Schools/ Professionals

MY POT VIDEO
A young man is forced by a judge to make this video because he was arrested with possession of marijuana. The teen’s attitude toward marijuana is challenged and enlightened. (1997, 16 Min.)
Selected Audience: Junior/Senior high

MY SELF ESTEEM
Eleven-year-old Molly Kramer doesn't think much of herself. Molly's alter ego appears and teaches her techniques for developing self esteem. (1990, 18 Min.)
Selected Audience: Grades 3 - 6

MYTHS OF MARIJUANA DEBUNKED
Marijuana is not addictive. It doesn’t harm the body. It doesn’t harm the brain. Marijuana doesn’t impair driving or negatively impact teens’ futures. There‘s no connection between marijuana use and unhealthy risk taking. These statements are just plain wrong—yet many kids believe they are true. The program forcefully debunks these misconceptions with the latest facts, science and statistics to prove the deadly danger of marijuana use. This high impact video will turn kids’ heads and lead them to seriously question marijuana use as something “fun, harmless and natural.” Juxtaposing commentary from real kids with real ex-users intercut with fast-paced narration, this video drives home the message that marijuana is a dangerous drug. Along with the follow-up print materials, this program delivers a strong no-use message. Includes DVD, Teacher's Resource Book and Student Handouts and Pre- and Post-Tests (2008, 21 Mins) DVD
Selected Audience: GRADES 6 -COLLEGE