Format: DVD | Length: 00:20:00 | ID #: 34 | Posted in: Adolescents, Heroin/Opioids
Audience: Age 14+ | Published: 2010
Audience: Age 14+ | Published: 2010
Strictly speaking, the term “narcotic” refers to opium, opium derivatives, and their synthetic substitutes. This video delves into the history of narcotics such as heroin, opium, codeine, and morphine; the effects of narcotics on the body and the short- and long-term health impacts; and teenage attitudes toward narcotics. In addition, the video considers legalization and regulatory issues involving narcotics, as well as physical and psychological addiction to these potent drugs.