Introduction to 12-Step Groups

Hazelden Foundation

Attending a 12-step meeting for the first time can be a challenge for individuals. This program encourages viewers to "keep coming back"—to try a 12-step meeting and continue attending until they find a group that works for them. The DVD version of this program comes with a free facilitator's guide and worksheet that encourages dialogue between the professional and the client about 12-step meetings. Produced by Hazelden. (24 minutes)

Teen Alcohol and Other Drug Use: Knowing the Signs and What to Do About Them

Hazelden Foundation

The statistics are clear: 80 percent of young people consume alcohol (more than just a few sips) by the end of high school, and 50 percent have done so by eighth grade, while 54 percent have used an illicit drug by the time they leave high school. So what's a parent to do? This video provides information about both preventing teen alcohol and drug use and intervening once a teen has started using. Parents will learn about the serious consequences of adolescent drug use, signs that their child might be using, and effective ways to intervene if their child is using. The DVD version includes a facilitator’s guide. Produced by Hazelden. (23 minutes)

Moving On to Middle School

Hazelden Foundation

Research shows that the transition from elementary to middle school can be a high-risk time for youth. At this time, young people often face social challenges, such as learning to get along with a wider group of peers. This video addresses the stage of early adolescence, when children are likely to encounter drug use for the first time. Produced by Hazelden. Part of the series Moving On. (17 minutes)

Moving On from High School

Hazelden Foundation

Moving on from high school into the real world is a time of excitement, but also of uncertainty about what is being left behind. Students often panic when they leave high school without a set goal, but it can take months, almost years to figure out how to achieve a goal. Research shows that the transition from high school to college, the military, or the workforce can be a high-risk time for young people. When young adults start college, get married, or begin a career, they face new risks from alcohol and other drug abuse. This video looks at these new adult environments. Produced by Hazelden. Part of the series Moving On. (14 minutes)

Marijuana: The Escape to Nowhere (Spanish)

Hazelden Foundation

Marijuana is one of the most commonly used illicit drugs. It causes distorted perceptions, impaired coordination, difficulty with thinking and problem solving, and problems with learning and memory. Long-term marijuana use can lead to a severe addiction; chronic marijuana use, especially in young people, may even result in mental illnesses, including schizophrenia and/or other related disorders. This video challenges myths about marijuana by clearly stating that marijuana is addictive and that use results in physical, emotional, and spiritual consequences. It also explains to clients in simple language the pharmacology of today's more potent marijuana and shares the hope and healing of recovery. Produced by Hazelden. (Spanish, 41 minutes)

Heroin: What Am I Going to Do? (Spanish)

Hazelden Foundation

Heroin is an opiate drug—and a significantly addictive substance. Making the decision to become sober can be extremely challenging, as critical questions arise: What am I going to do if I decide I’m going to stop? How long can I stay away from it? Is it possible for me to resume a normal lifestyle? This award-winning video traces the steep path from the initial infatuation, allure, and lifestyle involved with heroin use to the inevitable devastation of addiction. It includes timely, informative updates on the resurgent threat and evolving problems of heroin use, plus real help and hope for recovery. Produced by Hazelden. (Spanish, 28 minutes)

Alcohol: The Substance, the Addiction, the Solution (Spanish)

Hazelden Foundation

Alcohol addiction is one of the most common addictions people struggle with. It affects not only the individual, but family, friends, and supporters of the person, as well. Shown through the stories of the many types of people affected by it, this program includes poignant testimonials from those in recovery, skillfully combined with narration from experts in the field to deliver solid information along with the real-life human impact of alcohol abuse. Each segment helps viewers, particularly those in early recovery, to better understand the history, effects, dangers, and recovery aspects of alcohol use and abuse. The key message: recovery from alcoholism is possible. Produced by Hazelden. (Spanish, 44 minutes)

Adults and Co-occurring Disorders

Hazelden Foundation

This video helps individuals gain insight into maintaining recovery while dealing with dual disorders. Features clinical insights by noted expert Kenneth Minkoff. Produced by Hazelden. (29 minutes)

Understanding Anger: Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

Hazelden Foundation

This attention-getting video delivers basic information about rational emotive behavior therapy, or REBT. The first part of the video introduces REBT through discussion, diagrams, and dramatic vignettes. In the second part, viewers will see how REBT principles are applied to the issue of managing one’s anger. A person first responds explosively to a realistic situation and then uses REBT to respond in a healthier manner. A part of the series Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy: Discover Your Personal Power to Change. Produced by Hazelden. (29 minutes)

Older Adults in Recovery

Hazelden Foundation

Recovery late in life means changing much of what is familiar and comfortable. Family relationships, social and leisure activities, self-care, spiritual beliefs—it's all different in the new light of recovery. This program features real-life stories of several individuals who sobered up late in life with important messages about keeping recovery alive. Produced by Hazelden. (28 minutes)

Subtle Boundary Dilemmas: Ethical Decision Making for Helping Professionals

Hazelden Foundation

Dramatic scenarios trigger discussion about ethical issues encountered by professionals. The scenarios help professionals focus on the context of situations that determine boundaries, set limits, and provide approaches to ethical decision making. Produced by Hazelden. (23 minutes)

Soft Is the Heart of a Child

Hazelden Foundation

Alcoholism is known as a family disease. An alcoholic can totally disrupt family life and cause harmful effects that can last a lifetime. Family members are usually the first to detect the drinking problem and try to find ways to solve it. Each member of the family may be affected differently. According to research, one in four children is exposed to family alcohol abuse or alcoholism. Children of alcoholic parents are often beaten and abused, causing them to feel neglected and unwanted. This award-winning drama explores a classic alcoholic family situation: a father who drinks too much; a mother plagued by frustration, guilt, and denial; and three children whose suffering takes different forms. Produced by Hazelden. (26 minutes)

Youth Life Skills for High School

Hazelden Foundation

Youth Life Skills for High School presents powerful peer-to-peer messages about problem solving and living responsibly. In their own words, real teens explain how they handled difficult situations in the past and what they learned from their experiences. This set contains five 10-minute programs: Anger Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Decision Making, and Stress Management. Includes facilitator's guide. Produced by Hazelden. 5-part set, 52 minutes.

Stages of Family Recovery

Hazelden Foundation

For families, the pain of living with a loved one's addiction can lead to shame, secrecy, and isolation. This program is an encouraging and empowering video that lets families know they're not alone—and that recovery is possible. Teens, parents, and grandparents share stories of despair and hope, helplessness and optimism. Clinical insights from Stephanie Brown, Ph.D., help families progress through stages of recovery. The DVD version includes a facilitator’s guide. (36 minutes)

Moving On to High School

Hazelden Foundation

Research shows that the transition from middle to high school can be a high-risk time for youth. When they enter high school, young people face social, psychological, and educational challenges as they prepare for the future. This program identifies how these challenges can lead to the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Produced by Hazelden. Part of the series Moving On. (15 minutes)

Preventing Relapse: Taking the Necessary Steps

Hazelden Foundation

In this informative program, recovering young people reveal what it takes to confront and overcome the risk of relapse. Speaking from experience, and straight from the heart, they tell viewers how to spot the danger signs; how to identify the self-destructive thoughts and actions that can derail recovery; and how to deal with all of these. With tips and tactics for getting through cravings, breaking off risky relationships, and turning down offers of alcohol and other drugs, this video is as practical as it is inspiring—showing recovering young people that they can make it, and showing them how. Produced by Hazelden. (25 minutes)

Hygiene and Self-Care: Living Skills

Hazelden Foundation

Personal hygiene and health are important values for people in recovery to understand and practice. Hygiene and Self-Care reinforces that fact. This module helps clients understand the link between hygiene, health, and self-esteem; learn the basic behaviors required to maintain personal hygiene; identify health and hygiene problems; and learn where to get help for health-related problems. Produced by Hazelden (18 minutes)

Myths of Addiction

Hazelden Foundation

Not all opinions about alcohol and other drug addiction are based on fact. Produced by Hazelden and Twin Cities Public Television, this video debunks commonly held myths and misconceptions about the nature and treatment of addiction. Panelists include Hazelden staff and authors William Moyers, Marvin Seppala, Dianne Seger, and Betty Davis-Reynolds. Produced by Hazelden and Carol Falkowski. (28 minutes)

The Science of Methamphetamine: An Informed Recovery

Hazelden Foundation

This powerful video separates fact from fiction with regard to meth treatment. The unscripted words of men and women who have experienced meth addiction are achingly honest. Clinicians from the Matrix Institute, renowned for its research of stimulant abuse treatment, present clinical concepts in an easy-to-understand and engaging manner. For individuals and clinicians who have been told that recovery from meth is almost impossible, this film offers insight, experience, and hope. The DVD version includes a facilitator’s guide. Produced by Hazelden. (30 minutes)

Legal Consequences of Alcohol and Other Drugs

Hazelden Foundation

Interviews with teens, attorneys, and law enforcement officials illustrate the real-world consequences of adolescent alcohol and drug use in this video created expressly for high school students. From underage drinking violations or drug possession to drinking-and-driving accidents or assault, this no-nonsense video shows the serious social and legal ramifications of teen drinking and drugging. The DVD version comes with a facilitator's guide containing background information, a session outline, and a reproducible parent newsletter. Produced by Hazelden. (23 minutes)

Teens and Trauma: Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds for Youth Aged 12–17

Hazelden Foundation

This video addresses the spectrum of traumatic events teens may experience, discusses healthy and unhealthy reactions to such stress, and explains the importance of dealing with life's challenges without resorting to self-destructive behaviors such as drinking or drugging. Produced by Hazelden. Part of the series Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds for Youth Aged 12–17. (17 minutes)

Methamphetamine: Deciding to Live (Spanish)

Hazelden Foundation

Methamphetamine, also known as speed, ice, glass, crystal, and crystal meth, has crept in from society's fringe to infect mainstream America. It is a central nervous system stimulant drug that can cause immediate addiction. Chronic meth abuse significantly changes how the brain functions. Long-term meth abuse has many negative health consequences, including extreme weight loss, dental problems, anxiety, confusion, decreased appetite, increased blood pressure, and other life-threatening concerns. This informative program presents hard-hitting information on the devastating consequences of meth addiction and the struggles and rewards of recovery. Facts, medical aspects, personal stories, and insights on the recovery process illuminate the path to healing. Produced by Hazelden. (Spanish, 38 minutes)

Sobering Facts: The Risks of Alcohol Use

Hazelden Foundation

Alcohol use is so pervasive in our society that, sooner or later, every teen will face personal decisions about underage drinking. With a strength-based approach and an emphasis on making safe decisions, this program equips teens with important information about alcohol use, how it affects the brain, how it increases the likelihood of accidents and injuries, and how it can harm school performance, relationships, and health. Produced by Hazelden. (11 minutes)

Adolescents and Co-occurring Disorders

Hazelden Foundation

This program introduces youth to strategies for staying sober while coping with a co-occurring disorder. Features clinical insights by noted expert in adolescent treatment Janice Gabe. Produced by Hazelden. (24 minutes)

Medical Aspects of Chemical Dependency: The Neurobiology of Addiction

Hazelden Foundation

This fascinating and authoritative video on how addiction affects brain function outlines the latest research on brain chemistry. Includes commentary by Dr. David E. Smith, founder of the Haight Ashbury Free Clinic. The DVD version also includes a facilitator's guide. Produced by Hazelden. (22 minutes)

Gambling: It's Not About Money

Hazelden Foundation

Gambling is a primary addiction for a growing number of individuals and a potential cross-addiction for alcohol and drug addicts. If not dealt with immediately, it will inevitably lead to debt and cause change in a person’s character. In this video, a man shares the story of how he was introduced to gambling as a child, and why this addiction stuck with him throughout adulthood. This program provides crucial information for all in the recovering community. Firsthand testimonials from a diverse group of recovering compulsive gamblers help viewers identify the symptoms of gambling addiction and offer help for long-term recovery from this debilitating disorder. Produced by Hazelden. (38 minutes)

Tulip Doesn't Feel Safe, Grades K–3

Hazelden Foundation

This program teaches children that they always have choices—as they can learn to trust their feelings, identify their options, and make decisions that will keep them safe. By giving children (K–3) simple and specific tools to use, the program helps correct the misconceptions kids often have that they cause the problems and that they can control, change, or cure them. Produced by Hazelden. (13 minutes)

Soft Is the Heart of a Child (in Spanish)

Hazelden Foundation

This award-winning drama explores a classic alcoholic family situation: a father who drinks too much; a mother plagued by frustration, guilt, and denial; and three children whose suffering takes different forms. Produced by Hazelden. (Spanish, 29 minutes)

Substance Abuse in the Elderly

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Faced with complex regimens of medication and diminished tolerances for alcohol, many elderly Americans run the risk of falling into the trap of substance abuse. In this program from The Doctor Is In, senior citizens discuss how they deal with these challenges, while Dr. James Campbell, director of the geriatric center at MetroHealth Medical Center, and Carol Colleran Egan, director of older adult services for Hanley-Hazelden Center, present some innovative programs created especially for elderly people. A Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Production. (30 minutes)