Saturday, June 23, 2007

cocaine & crack: the new epidemic


from schlessinger video: Cocaine is a highly addictive and widely abused stimulant. In 'Cocaine & Crack' (1991), students delve into the history of cocaine and examine this dangerous drug's impact on the individual and society as a whole.

With vivid animations and gritty interviews, students learn harsh facts about the effects of using both the powder and crystal form of cocaine.

This program explores the desperate cycle of tolerance, physical dependence and addiction that many abusers face and showcases the physical and psychological damage that occurs as cocaine changes the brain's chemistry.
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