16mm Filmography
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Focus on Uppers

Examines the reasons given for taking amphetamines or "uppers" and discusses the characteristics of the "high" produced and the long term effects on both the user and society. Identifies the various uppers and their legitimate uses, pointing out that these pills should be taken only under close medical supervision. Emphasizes the physical need the body develops for uppers. Cites the death of large numbers of brain cells and severe damage to blood vessels in the eyes and kidneys as examples of damage uppers can do to the body.

More in Focus on Drugs Series

  1. Focus On Downers 1971
  2. Focus On Heroin 1971
  3. Focus On Lsd And Other Psychedelics 1971
  4. Focus On Marijuana 1971
  5. Focus On Uppers 1971
  6. Focus on Uppers 1971

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  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, length, format, color, description, catalog record

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