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What Is Alcoholism? 2003

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Distributed by Human Relations Media, 41 Kensico Drive, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549; 800-431-2050
Produced by Anson W. Schloat
Directed by Anson W. Schloat
VHS, color, 22 min.



Sr. High - Adult
Substance Abuse

Date Entered: 08/10/2004

Reviewed by Buzz Haughton, Shields Library, University of California at Davis

This video presents current expert analysis of how people use and abuse alcohol and asks viewers to rate themselves according to a set of criteria of graded substance abuse. Several young people are interviewed who have incurred consequences of their excessive use of alcohol, e.g. bike wrecks and the contraction of sexually transmitted diseases. The host, Dr. Tapert, invites those who are unsure whether they have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol to try going without it for one month. For those who cannot or will not forego alcohol for this period of time, Dr. Tapert invites them to seek out help. Developing interests removed from alcohol and engaging in physical activities are two ways of developing a life that does not involve alcohol.

Recommended for teens and adults with an interest in substance abuse.