Educational Media Reviews Online

An excellent educational tool for junior and senior high school aged students (and their parents), Club Drugs: The Real Deal looks at a variety of designer or club drugs, the physiological effects, the psychological effects and the effect on the family. Not only do viewers confront the facts, but personal stories of those who have either been hurt or lost loved ones to club drug use, present the emotional reality. Club Drugs drives home the point about how dangerous these substances can be, and very little need be taken to produce extreme, life altering reactions.

HRM video has again succeeded in making a top-notch program for students with the right mix of peer involvement and expert consultants to grab their attention. Video production is high quality and professional, and the Teacher’s Resource Guide is very well done. It should be noted, however, that video clips from several of the substance abuse programs are re-used in other HRM substance abuse programs. The extra footage on the DVD version is very brief, with the exception of Morgan’s Story, and could probably have been included in the program itself. Nonetheless, this resource is highly recommended for school media centers and community programs.

See EMRO reviews for The Truth About Hallucinogens, Everything You Need to Know About Substance Abuse in 22 Minutes, GHB: The Facts.