Teens At Risk: Drug Addiction – The Consequences

See and hear from teens and adults who describe how their lives were ruined because of drug dependency. They describe the downward spirals their lives took after continued use of illegal substances, the effect it took on their families, how it fast tracked their lives into lives of crime, and how it left some of them living on the streets. Hard-hitting testimonials illustrate the potential life-altering damage done by substance abuse use, the struggle to get and stay clean, what it means to live a life free of drugs, and the reality that it can happen to anyone who chooses to experiment with drugs. Topics include drug addiction and dependence, the toll drugs can take on a teen’s life, overcoming temptation and desire, and drug treatment and rehab programs. 16 minutes. Grades 8-12. Copyright 2013.