You Can Say No To A Drink Or A Drug (1987)

no matter who you are or where you live chances are that alcohol and drugs are easy enough to get if you want them [Music] maybe you can sneak a bottle from your parents liquor cabinet or some beer at a friend's [Music] house your older brother or sister might even offer to let you try some pot your best friend could try to convince you to use crack or take a pill that he or she says will make you feel great hi I'm Keith Hernandez what you're about to see are some common ways drugs and alcohol come into our lives and how easy it can be to start using them you know I had my own problems with drugs it could have cost me my career as a baseball player as well as my life anyone who's ever had an alcohol problem or a drug problem knows how hard it is to quit that's why it's so important not to start in the first place you are going to learn that when friends your brother your sister or some older kids say go ahead and try it you can say no no one can make you drink alcohol no one can make you smoke a joint or try some other drug no one can stop you either the decision's yours it has to come from you not from me not from your parents not from your teacher or anyone else I'm only going to give you the facts you have to make up your own mind but after you see how easy it is to get involved with alcohol and drugs after you see how some kids like you handle situations where they had to make a choice then maybe you'll decide that you can say no to a drink or a drug [Music] hi Harley this is my friend Johnny is it okay if she stays today sure hi Johnny come on in make yourself at home I've got some pizzas in the refrigerator for a snack for you and the kids okay great thanks okay and I'll be back around 4: okay oh and before I forget there's some number where I'm going to be in case there's any problems all right mhm all right bye kids see you later where are you going Mom oh I'm going to a meeting honey can I come too no you say with Olivia Bye Mom byebye look this is a pretty picture Okay kids play a game watch TV we're going to be in the [Music] kitchen should they be left alone like that they're always left alone Mrs heartley doesn't mind yeah but this seem so young you worry too much you take everything too seriously you need to loosen up and I have just the thing a magical secret formula guaranteed to make you feel good what's that a beer yeah you need a drink maybe then you won't be so upti be serious Olivia I don't need a drink drinking's great it makes you feel good besides they won't miss it you saw all that beer you're crazy don't be such a baby no here have some what are you afraid of no thanks I don't feel right about it if my mom found out she'd have a fit and mine wouldn't she should only know should know what Olia Amanda fell down and she won't get up oh you'll be okay it's just a small scrape here come on let's go in the kitchen and clean you up put a Band-Aid on it okay okay come [Music] on sit down right here cry how is she I'll she be okay hey can you get me the bandaid sure Joy didn't have the following information but she said no anyway even at the risk of losing her best friend that takes a lot of Courage here's what you should know when it's your turn to decide alcohol Like Cocaine heroin or angel dust is a very powerful drug beer and wine are just as addictive as Scotch Jin or vodka research shows that within 1 to 3 years a young Drinker can become an alcoholic an important growth and development gland the hypothalamus at the base of the brain is also a signal Center it receives messages and sends them to different parts of the body this gland is most unbalanced during pre-teen and teen years attacking it over and over with drugs or alcohol can physically hook the young user or Drinker continual drinking can cause severe stomach pain ulcers brain pain and liver damage and lung or throat cancer these are only some of the health problems related to heavy drinking a large amount of alcohol consumed very fast can kill a person alcohol slows down the body's systems a large dose May short circuit brain signals to the heart and lungs stopping heartbeat and breathing kids who steal alcohol get caught sooner or later someone will discover that the contents in a bottle have disappeared or beer cans are missing young problem drinkers want company especially when they understand that what they're doing is illegal and I have just in their minds drinking becomes acceptable or okay if everyone is doing it a beer sure maybe then you won't be so uptight don't let someone else decide what you should do Olivia tried to decide for Joanie she tried to convince Joanie that she needed to drink to grow up you're such a child just take a said it's not going to hurt you but Joanie said no this was a smart move learning to drink is not being an adult Jonie taking care of Amanda when she was hurt is an example of what it really means to be an adult clean it all up okay many of you have parents who have set rules for you places you can go friends you can see or cannot see and times you must get home by you might have promised your parents that you will not drink or try drugs but that doesn't mean there won't be a situation when like Joanie you will have to make a difficult [Music] [Applause] [Music] decision I don't think he's in there I bet he is he never comes out of his room on Saturdays Until Dark he sleeps all day long he's a marathon sleeper is your brother a vampire or something I don't know but he sure acts weird doesn't your mom get mad if I'm in my room for more than 10 minutes my mom bangs on the door and says honey what are you doing come out of there keep me company stuff like that mom did that to Kevin for a while then she stopped after he started yelling and telling her to leave him alone what really makes me mad is that he's really mean to me and treats me like a baby or pretends like I don't even exist just because he's a senior and he's going to college I'm not allowed to set a foot in this room no one is not my mom or my dad they do whatever he says just because they're afraid he's going to move out he doesn't even play basketball with me anymore like I said he's too weird my sister's the same way she has a nervous fit if I go into her room when she's not home but she still talks to me sticks up for me too I don't think Kevin's in there it's too quiet let's look and see no don't don't worry he's not there let's go in for just a second he'll kill me if he finds out I've been in here how's he going to find out don't worry about it he won't know okay but you got to promise not to tell anybody we've been in here this place is a mess makes my room look like a hospital where did I tell Mom you can't tell her remember we're not supposed to be in here I forgot hey maybe we better go hold on I just want to look at his tapes hey what's this what do you think you're doing what do you think you're doing I told you never never to come in here ever hey cut it out K let's be adult about this situation now either of you have a clue as to what this is sure it's pot and Mom's going to kill you when she finds out hey way to go sh luck she won't find out hey cut it out Kev a John this stuff is for old of guys like us but since you're so smart we're going to let you and your little friend here try some you are sure we are right Kev I don't know Rick hey come on take out a little Insurance huh yeah why [Music] not but you can't tell your parents go ahead do it no you do it no way come on John let's get out of here hey not so fast kids one word about this to anyone you ready you understand think they'll tell not John he knows I'm in enough trouble as it is do you think I should tell my parents I don't know were you going to try it no my sister says that stuff screws up your head besides I hate smoke yeah I know I hate it too John and his best friend Billy didn't let Rick and Kevin make them smoke pot it was a tough decision but JN still has a big decision ahead of him should he tell his parents well that's up to him but here are some facts that you should know if you ever find yourself in John's position there are some 450 known chemicals in marijuana when smoked these chemicals increase to 2,000 or more the chemicals from one joint stay in the body for 1 month the chemical known as THC is the one that produces a high highs can vary for each person some people say food tastes better or colors seem brighter others say they get very nervous and paranoid thinking everyone is out to get them years of research have now conclusively shown that long-term use of marijuana impairs memory making it harder to learn marijuana eventually damages brain tissue marijuana also has more cancer producing elements tar and carbon monoxide than cigarettes experts say a single joint is equal to a full pack of cigarettes very often older brothers and sisters turn younger kids in their family on to drugs and alcohol many of you probably look up to your older brothers and sisters and think if they do something then it must be okay wrong brothers sisters parents relatives and friends who drink alcohol or smoke pot are are not making intelligent choices for themselves you can't tell your parents although it's hard to accept people you love and respect sometimes do dangerous and foolish things in many cases drinking alcohol and smoking pot lead to the use of harder drugs that's why it's wise to tell your parents about a brother or sister who is using either drugs or alcohol the person may need help and won't get it unless you speak up hey not so fast kids one word about this to anyone and you'll regret it you understand don't let older kids intimidate you with force or threats like Kevin and Rick tried to do to Billy and John it's your decision whether or not to tell not [Music] theirs I'll see you guys lat I can't believe he he just loed up in ask me could you die he's so cute I know about the game on Saturday okay okay bye you're so lucky I know where's your sister I thought she was going to pick us up you know I can't wait to get to your house so we can talk all night she'll be here she's always late I have so much to tell you and I and hear every detail he's so cute no one can hear us there's ing [Music] come on kids get in the car oh no not again look I'm doing you a favor so get in the car she's been drinking I hate when she does this ma get your butt in the car you too Cindy let's go you go ahead I'll get another ride but there's no one here don't be silly Inger could drive she got here didn't she look I don't think it's a good idea I'm going to go in and call my dad you can wait with me if you want no I can't do that in will get in too much trouble look it's a short ride to my house your stuff is there and you're supposed to sleep over come on Cindy please are you coming or not I don't have all night I have a party I have to get back to all she needs come on cdy please get in no your sister's drunk I'm going to go in and call my dad and have him pick me up up and that's final fine let's go ingred look I had a few drinks so what I can still drive perfectly well I can drive so come on Cindy get in the car thanks but I don't feel so well I feel I feel sick to my stomach I think I'm going to sleep at home tonight I'm going to go in and call my dad before Mrs Kye locks up bye Maggie I'll call you later go ingred [Music] Cindy's decision to tell a lie so that she didn't have to get in a car with someone who had been drinking was a good idea when you face a situation like this you should have the facts so that you can make the safest Choice auto accidents kill 14 teenagers every day many of these victims May the mistake of riding in a car with someone who' been drinking the number of passengers who die almost equals the number of drivers who lose their lives people who have trouble talking whose speeches slurred or jumbled usually have a blood alcohol level of .1% had a few drink in Most states this means the person can legally be judged intoxicated I can drive a person with that much alcohol in their blood is 12 times more likely to have an accident no matter what the driver says alcohol reduces his or her ability to drive safely I need to call my dad to get a ride home oh okay cind I'm glad you're not now it's about to lock up a person only thinks his or her reactions and judgments are sharp the more alcohol the less skillful the driver will be it's only a short ride is a poor excuse most accidents happen close to home hey Dad yeah can you come pick me up it's cool I I'll explain to you it whether you have to go 1 M or 10 miles no one is doing you a favor by offering you a ride after they've been drinking or using drugs what Cindy had to do is at least a 100 times harder if the driver is an adult like a friend's father or mother no matter how old they are you can still refuse to get in the car if the driver has been drinking just tell the person that you have to call your parents if you have to lie any lie that keeps you out of a drunk driver's car is a good one if your parents can't come to pick you up who can memorize or keep a list of important telephone numbers with you the list might include a neighbor an aunt or the nearest taxi cab company keeping ingred secret is not helping her or protecting her young people who drink must realize the risks they are taking especially if they are driving a car max I do not know what your friend's problem is I'm so I had a few drinks big deal you just better not mention any of this to Mom or Dad if you ever have to make a decision like this remember that you are not only protecting yourself you may be saving someone else's life step into the bathroom and get me a beating heart yes that one the blue one bring it here look at it pul I should put it in the monster's chest now you idiot that's upside down hook those pipes up there and close the chest I'm really glad you asked me to the movie yeah me too hey what are you doing that stuff's dangerous oh it's safe my brother and I tried it yesterday want some I guarantee you love it thanks but no thanks come on don't get mad hey I got some pizza after the movie I guess I mean sure why not I guess I mean sure come on it'll be fun put a little enthusiasm into it let's see get a large pizza with extra cheese H pepperoni garlic mushroom onions green peppers olives anchovies I hate anchovies up the main power just want to see if you're listen how does that sound extra cheese sounds good n n everything on it we'll make you love it and make complete pigs out of ourselves you'll see come to me monster come to me [Music] get [Music] I'll be back in a minute why don't you wor while I'm gone you're not going to you must really think I'm [Music] stupid hi can I take your order H sure we'll have have a large pizza with everything on it except ano can I get you something to drink cream soda friend could you come back thanks hey did you hear about Todd rearranging the mice and alther's lab alther was so mad he looked crazy his face turned bright R and he could hardly breathe he was nearly choking it was so funny then Mrs Summers came you see what was going on something drink rer will be fine thanks and then she and Adler started to scream at each other because he had disrupted her class with his screaming so she begins flapping her arms and screeching like this huge bird and he stands there with his eyes nearly bulging out of his head like this mad scientist about to destroy the world what a sight guess you had to be there though anyhow I I really hate English just wait till you get into the 10th grade it's the worst this is Finch she's so old and she hits her head on the Blackboard because she can't see at all it's really pathetic aren't you going to have any pizza yeah I'm not that hungry say we can take it home with us you want to get out of here okay let me just finish this I'll be right back [Music] hi hi hi guys where is he in the bathroom so how's it going okay just okay just okay this woman is out on a date with one of the world's cutest guys and she says just okay I know a cuter and older guy I hope you girls are talking about pizza hi why don't you finish this we're about ready to roll thanks thanks thanks a lot bye guys bye [Music] bye no she didn't look very happy I know it's weird hey but we lefted out they hardly ate a thing there you go [Music] ladies well I guess it's time for me to be going home not yet come M I don't want to don't worry you're with me no I only want you to try it once Paul's girlfriend does it so does Mike's how do you know they told me I don't care I don't want to I'm going [Music] many people like Megan are afraid their dates or friends won't like them if they don't do what is wanted or expected of them we all want to be liked and accepted but that doesn't mean we always have to do what our friends say we should do Megan's strength and her ability to say no are in all of us here are some important facts to help you decide what to do if something like this happens to you many people think cocaine is a harmless high but it is actually a very dangerous and addictive drug that can lead to unnecessary accidents illness and death cocaine releases a substance in the brain called dopamine this naturally occurring chemical substance signals pleasure cocaine upsets the normal balance of dopamine causing a rush or a momentary feeling of intense pleasure normally dopamine returns to storage in the brain after use you want to get out of here okay let me just finish this I'll be right back but cocaine causes it to leave leave the brain entirely this causes a crash or a feeling of depression cocaine is also processed in sold in a far more addictive form known as crack base or Rock because a higher percentage of the drug enters the brain addiction is 5 to 10 times more powerful some teenagers have reported being hooked after trying crack for the first time in a 6 to 8 we period users can become severely dependent cocaine and crack addiction cause other symptoms such as anxiety paranoia hyperactivity violent outbursts weight loss sleep loss convulsions mood swings and other kinds of abnormal behavior the addict often continues using cocaine or crack to the financial and physical detriment or destruction of themselves their families and their friends unless help is S at the onset of addiction you've heard important facts about alcohol and other kinds of drugs you've learned how to deal with some common pressure situations but if you're still unsure about how you would respond in a similar situation think about this how many times have you said no to your sister when she's asked to borrow your favorite sweater or your brother when he wanted to use your bike saying no to these things is almost automatic you can say no just as quickly and easily when someone offers you a drink or a drug make a pack with yourself just say no it can be that simple the decision is yours remember you don't have to do anything you don't want to do after all you are responsible for you [Music] n [Music]