Roots of Addiction: Drugs & Behavioral Compulsions DVD is great for Red Ribbon Week

Examines the biological and environmental reasons that people become addicted to substances such as legal drugs, e.g., alcohol, tobacco, and prescription drugs, illegal drugs such as cocaine, heroin, and marijuana; or behaviors such as eating disorders, compulsive sexual activity and compulsive gambling.  This film shows that any addiction is an inherited, learned, and practiced set of behaviors which can be treated and prevented.  Also examines the relationships among addictions and related behaviors, including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders.  DVD.  Grades 9-Adult