Marijuana: Just the Facts Please 2018
Distributed by Human Relations Media, 41 Kensico Drive, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549; 800-431-2050
DVD, color, 18 min.
Middle School - General Adult
Adolescents, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Drug Use, Drugs, Growth and Development, Marijuana, Public Health, Substance Abuse, Teen Culture, Teenagers
Date Entered: 03/27/2018
Reviewed by Brad Eden, Ph.D., Dean of Library Services, Valparaiso UniversityThis short instructional video details the effects of marijuana on the body and the mind, and is geared towards those who are between the ages of 13-21. It is straightforward, concise, and answers many questions that teens have regarding the use and abuse of marijuana. Does it lower IQ? Does it cause cancer? Is it addictive? These are just a few of the questions in the eighteen minute length that are answered by scientists and physicians. The presentation is meant to be non-judgmental. A teacher's 24-page resource guide is available to use when viewing and discussing the video which includes student activities, pre/post tests, fact sheets, and learning objectives. I highly recommend this video for high-school classes devoted to discuss health and safety issues on similar topics such as sexuality, finance, and modern society.