Description

The Prescription Drug DVD tackles one of today’s fastest-growing substance abuse problems: the misuse of prescription medications. Through the voices of four teen narrators, this program offers a peer-to-peer perspective that resonates with young audiences while grounding the discussion in real science and prevention.

Viewers learn about the risks of abusing common medications, from tranquilizers like barbiturates and benzodiazepines, to stimulants such as amphetamines, and opioid painkillers like Vicodin and OxyContin. Each category is explored in terms of short- and long-term effects on both the brain and body, as well as the social and emotional consequences of misuse.

The DVD highlights how abusing prescription drugs can damage mental health, hinder school and athletic performance, strain friendships, and lead to dangerous or even fatal outcomes. By combining factual explanations with relatable peer discussion, this program gives teens the tools they need to critically evaluate their choices and resist peer pressure.

Key Features:

• Narrated by teens to build authentic peer-to-peer connection
• Covers tranquilizers, stimulants, and opioid painkillers in detail
• Explains both short-term and long-term health risks
• Discusses the social and emotional consequences of misuse
• Provides practical prevention tools and refusal strategies
• Runtime: 15 Minutes

This DVD is a powerful prevention resource for educators, parents, and advocates looking to address this critical issue head-on. With clear information, it helps teens understand that prescription abuse is a dangerous detour—not a harmless shortcut.

If you like this DVD, then check out more of our Prescription Drug & OTC Abuse Prevention Materials.

This DVD is available for purchase on PreventionPower.TV for on demand streaming.