A WASTED BREATH:
Kids On Inhalants
Directed by Allen Mondell and Cynthia Salzman Mondell
Live-action/VHS;
Grades 4-12; 19 minutes
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Mariah was an A student. Bound for college. Today, she's 16. Her inhalant habit has
left her with poor eyesight, an impaired memory and emotional problems. She is one of
several young people who share their stories about how they became addicted to sniffing
and how they are struggling to rebuild their lives. Other youngsters tell why and how they
were able to resist drugs and break away from friends who tried to pressure them into
drinking and using drugs.
Kids Learn · about the physical and emotional damage · how peer pressure can be
either an introduction to or a deterrent from drug abuse.
Features · conversations with young people in recovery · a peer counseling group in
action · a drug education specialist addressing a class of youngsters · kids involved in
constructive activities.
A responsible approach alerting young people to the dangers of inhalant abuse that can
be used effectively with drug free schools, student assistance and D.A.R.E. programs, and
in substance abuse prevention and health education in schools, juvenile probation and
community agencies.
Study Resources
sale $125.00 (purchase with "Inhalant Abuse" for $175.00)
rent $ 50.00
Reviews
"The program clearly points out the dangers of inhalants without giving a 'how to
use' message." - Drug Abuse Update
". . .appropriate for our constituents. A video especially for youth to view. .
.one that young people can relate to because it represents them." - Joan Myrick
Lewis, American Indian Health Care, St. Paul, MN.
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