Two teenage journalists shed myths and learn the tragic truths behind crack and cocaine use. Through interviews with recovering addicts -- a young person serving time for dealing, an undercover narcotics officer, and an emergency-room physician -- this dramatic video vividly reveals the specter of a cocaine and crack lifestyle, which often results in chronic health problems, crime, prostitution, gun violence, and death for the user. Teens are presented a gentle, caring, effective way to help peers and loved ones in the throes of addiction regain their lives.

Discussion Points:

• What does the doctor in the video mean when he states, "It can be fatal with just the first use"?
• What are some of the psychological problems that can result from using crack or cocaine?
• What are some of the physical problems that can result from cocaine or crack use?

This is one in a series of 9 prevention DVDs. The titles are:

• Smoke-Free TV (Nicotine)
• Everyone’s Not Doing It! (Alcohol)
• Journals from the Inside (Cocaine/Crack)
• Overcast (Heroin)
• Nothing to Rave About (Club Drugs)
• Prescription Drug Abuse
• Danger! Toxic Chemicals (Inhalants)
• Reality Check (Marijuana)
• Walking on Thin Ice (Methamphetamine)

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Format: DVD, closed captioned
Length: 19 minutes