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Focus On Downers

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Reviews the characteristics of barbituates or "downers" and their proper use pointing out that addiction takes only a few weeks and that withdrawal symptoms are very severe. Presents vignettes which portray death due to an overdose, combining downers and alcohol, and driving while under the influence of drugs. Emphasizes that while many users are trying to overcome depression caused by school, home, or environmental issues, these problems cannot be solved by using drugs.
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Shows how drug addiction may take place in the young experimenter in four to five weeks, how taking barbiturates and alcohol together may easily lead to death and how easy it is to accidentally take a lethal dose. Utilizes dramatizations to show that the personal problemswhich motivate drug use are common to all and cannot be solved by drugs. Includes questions, definitions and vocabulary. Narrated by Greg Mlved by drugs. Includes questions, definitions and vocabulary. Narrated by Greg Morris..

More in Focus on Drugs Series

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