Alcohol
Level Codes:
| A - Adult | H - Senior High School | IND - Industrial | P - Primary | Pro - Professional |
| C - College | I - Intermediate | J - Junior High School | Pre - Preschool |
| Title | Description | Level | Runtime | # |
| A Focus on Prevention | FAS Series | Pro | 310 | |
| A.A. - Rap With Us | Four young A.A. members talk about what they were like drinking, what happened to them and what it is like being sober. By Alcoholics Anonymous World Services (c) 1992. (captioned) | H, C, A | 17 min. | 41 |
| A.A. in Prison: Inmate to Inmate | Audio Cassette | 906 | ||
| ABC News Nightling Report: Alcohol Treatment | Debates the options of inpatient versus outpatient treatment centers. Includes interviews with Betty Ford and other experts. (c) 1989 (captioned, "off-air" with commercials) | A, Pro | 30 min. | 96 |
| Ad Libbing It | For ages 10-15 about misleading advertising for nicotine/alcohol products. (c) 1991 (Note: This is on the same videotape as "Say Goodbye to Camel Joe.") | I, J, H | 20 min. | 198 |
| AdSmarts | A media literacy curriculum for alcohol and tobacco prevention. | A, Pro | 28 min. | 195 |
| Alcohol, Drugs & The Brain | Effects of alcohol & drugs on the brain | 28 min. | 262 | |
| Alcoholism, the Family Disease | Audio Cassette - From the Al-Anon family group headquarters. | 909 | ||
| All About...The Betty Ford Center | Several people describe why they went to the Center, and several staff highlight its programs. | A, Pro | 10 min. | 251 |
| All Bottled Up | To help children of alcoholics realize they aren't responsible and provides ways to cope. | 11 min. | 35 | |
| BABESWORLD Lesson 09: "Drinking and Driving is Dangerous" | Learn about the dangers of drinking and driving. (c) 1992. | Pre, K, P | 25 min. | 122 |
| Brandon Tells His Story | This video tells the story of Brandon Silveria, a junior in high school who chose to drink illegally and then drive. The ensuing crash nearly ended his life and has had a devastating impact on Brandon, his family and his riends. (Accompanying activity guide) | H | 28 min. | 209 |
| The IMPACT of Your Choice | A great resource for classrooms or driver’s education programs, this DVD highlights the dangers of underage drinking and reckless driving. Features real people and their stories. Includes teacher’s guide. | J,H,C,A | 29 mins. | 501 |
| The Truth About Drinking | Hosted by Leeza Gibbons and with appearances by Tyra Banks and Evander Holyfield, this program shows teens the potential effects of drinking and driving. Includes a realistic simulation of the “deaths” of 3 teens who ride with a drunk drive. Comes with teaching module. | J,H,C,A | 30 min. | 500 |
| Card Tricks | Describes how to spot fake ID cards and why it's important to try. | A, Pro | 15 min. | 58 |
| Cat Who Drank and Used Too Much | Uses a cat for the basis of a delightful tale that deals with addiction, denial, and recovery in a positive, non-threatening way. This video is perfect for explaining the addiction process. | H, C, A (with discretion, can be used with children exposed to COSA) | 10 min. | 87 |
| Consumer Seduction: From Romance to Reality | A compelling documentary exposing the myths surrounding tobacco and alcohol advertising. Hosted by Michael Learned (c) 1992. | I, J, H, C | 22 min. | 200 |
| Cruel Spirits: Alcohol and Violence | Learn how alcohol is responsible for violent acts. (discussion guide) | H, C, A | 32 min. | 259 |
| Discovery Kit: Positive Connections for Kids | Video: Michael's journal. Afro-American dealing with alcoholism. Basic facts about alcohol. By the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. Leader's guide, program manual, worksheets, video and cassette | I, J, H | 12 min. | 401 |
| Drinking it in | Details on just how pervasive alcohol advertising is in our society and how kids are particularly effected by it. | J, H | 5 min. | 329c |
| Fabulous FAS Quiz Show | Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention video and activities for grades 6-9 (c) 1993 | J | 15 min. | 406 |
| Fighting Back | Community Initiatives to Reduce Demand for Illegal Drugs and Alcohol | 16 min. | 83 | |
| In the Know: Tobacco, Alcohol and Marijuana | Exciting graphics, expert testimony, and four young narrators work together to educate viewers about the tremendous damage that tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana do to users’ lives. This video details the social effects, biological functions, and short- and long-term effects of each substance. (Has Leader’s Guide.) ©2001 | J, H | 23 min. | 108 |
| Intoxicating Illusions | Slide Show – Alcohol advertising | J, H, C | 30 min. | 804 |
| Is There an Elephant in Your Sanctuary? | This video is for those interested in exploring how churches can deal constructively with the problem of alcohol and drug dependency in their midst. | A, Pro | 16 min. | 205 |
| It Can Happen to Anyone | Ed Asner helps viewers take a candid look at the role alcohol plays in the lives of some older adults. ©1996 (closed captioned) (leader’s guide) | A | 26 min. | 78 |
| Looking Good | Portrays high school students and use of drugs and alcohol. Shows how drug and alcohol use is life threatening, and how serious and long lasting the consequences are. © 1988 | 52 min. | 51 | |
| Making Our Lives Count | Four teens talking about how they make a difference. U.S. Department of Transportation. | J, H | 21 min. | 330 |
| My Father's Son | Dramatically portrays the devastating effects of alcoholism and chemical dependency on the family. It follows 16-year old Michael Morgan, the son of an alcoholic. | J, H, C, Pro | 32 min. | 68 |
| My Name is Bill W. | Set in Akron, Ohio, in the 1930's this powerful look at the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous stars James Woods as heavy-drinking stockbroker Bill Wilson, who helps another drinker, surgeon Robert Smith (James Garner), stay sober and launch an organization to help others. | H, A | 97 min. | 282 |
| Neurobiology of Alcoholism: Simplified | Describes exciting research to unravel the medical mystery of addition. Discusses inner workings of the brain, structure of our genetic makeup and the mechanisms of alcohol and drug treatment. ©1998 | C, A, Pro | 30 min. | 250 |
| New Beginnings: Women, Alcohol and Recovery | This video allows the viewer to share in the actual recovery of women in their natural setting of home, recreation and work | C, A, Pro | 20 min. | 203 |
| Performance Edge | Positive way to teach young people about the dangers of drinking and smoking | J, H | 9 min. | 403 |
| Personal Touch: Jason Robards | Jason Robards talks about his own drinking problems and encourages others to seek treatment. (discussion guide) | C, A | 15 min. | 261 |
| Underage and Out of Control | Prevention First , News 12 NJ, Asbury Park Press FORUM 2007 | Pro | 340 | |
| Private Victories | By the US Dept of Education. Story shows teenagers dealing with the issues of drug and alcohol abuse. Also shows the issues faces by the students who are trying to stop the drug sellers. | 120 min. | 50 | |
| Right Turns Only | Seven episodes about junior high students producing a videotape about why kids get involved with drugs. Also emphasizes how the students can help each other, the benefits of feeling good about themselves, and the benefits of staying in school. Discusses the detriments of alcohol and tobacco advertising. From Prince George’s County public schools; funded by the Center For Substance Abuse Prevention. © 1992 | J | 7 episodes, 22 min. each | 34 |
| Road to Recovery | Alcohol and Drug Use Screening, Interventions and Referral | A, Pro | 301 | |
| Selling Addiction: Video Segments | A workshop kit on tobacco and alcohol advertising. Hosted by Michael Learned. Video segments to use as discussion starters intended to be use with the Selling Addiction Workshop. (NOTE: Does not seem very useful by itself.) (Associated workshop kit in #400.) | J, H, C, A | 19 min. | 2 |
| Sex, Lies and Profits: A Critical Look at the Advertising Practices of the Alcoholic Beverage Industry | ©1994 (Discussion guide in location 400 of video cabinet.) | H, C, A | 17 min. | 196 |
| Smashed | Toxic Faces of Teens and Alcohol HBO Special Series March 2007 | J, H, Pro | 331 | |
| Soft if the Heart of a Child | This video provides a moving story of a family that is threatened by alcoholism. Focusing on the children — rather than the alcoholic — the video shows three youngsters confused and frightened by the father’s drinking, by arguments, and by violence. Finally it shows the turning point as members of the family resolve not to let their lives be destroyed by alcoholism. ©1979 (Associated discussion guide located in #400.) | I, J, H, A | 30 min. | 79 |
| Sooper Puppy: Drink, Drank, Drunk | Helps kids say “NO” to alcohol and explains alcohol’s effects on your body and mind. (Discussion Guide) | P, I, Pro | 15 min. | 38 |
| Teen Truths About Drinking | Hosted by Leeza Gibbons. Shows teens what the future may hold for them if they continue to drink. Shows how drinking impairs coordination, vision and reaction time; how the brain and other organs suffer lasting damage; how drunks drive; and what a rehab is like. | 247 | ||
| The "Big Book," the Basic Text for Alcoholics Anonymous | A five videotape series providing the text of the “Big Book” in American Sign Language. These videotapes also include the text being narrated and shown as captions. The “Big Book” has become the basic text for AA. ©1992 | A | 9 hr., 53 min. | 241 I-V |
| The Alcohol Social Norms Project | Rowan University, Center for Addiction Studies | 327 | ||
| The Early Years | FAS Series | Pro | 309 | |
| The School Years | FAS Series | A, Pro | 20 min. | 300 |
| The Truth About Alcohol Use 101 | H, C, A | 316 | ||
| The Truth About Drinking | Hosted by Leeza Gibbons. Teens who are current drinkers see firsthand what the future may hold for them if they continue to drink. | H, C, A Pro | 30 min. | 224 |
| Understanding A Need – Alcohol And Other Drug Abuse Prevention For People With Disabilities | Highlights those factors that place a person with a disability at risk for alcohol and other drug abuse and outlines strategies for prevention. (Has captioning.) (Has an associated Presenter’s Guide and handouts.) 1993 | J, C, A, Pro | 14 Min. | 14 |
| Understanding Alcohol Use and Abuse | Shows the effects of alcohol on one’s ability to reason and on bodily functions. Explains the biochemistry of alcohol in simple terms and how it affects human behavior. Shows that alcohol use/abuse may result in accidents due to impaired judgment. (Discussion Guide) | I, J, H | 12 min. | 39 |
| Wasted Youth | Based on real-life stories of college students, this video shows the impact that binge drinking has had. Highlights the consequences of alcohol-related automobile accidents and date rape. Produced by Rowan Univ. 2000 | H, C | 15 min. | 62 |
| Wasted: A True Story | A true story relates the history of a teenager’s successful battle against marijuana and alcohol addiction | 163 | ||
| What Should I Tell My Child About Drinking? | Offers viewers advise on good parenting and how to discuss alcohol. Hosted by Meryl Streep. | 45 min. | 109 | |
| When Parents Drink Too Much | Teachers’ guide addresses children, teachers and parents, stressing alcoholism as a disease, not a moral failing. | 27 min. | 260 | |
| Young People in A.A. | By the Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. | J, H, C, Pro | 27 min. | 40 |
| Alcohol 101 Plus | An interactive cd-rom program aimed at helping students make safe and responsible decisions on college campuses. | C | 352 | |
| Server Training Video | Alcohol Server Training Video | A | 383 | |
| Virtual Experience Interactive Learning Software | A virtual interactive experience spanning choices for teens including drugs, sex, & alcohol. | I, J, H | 384 | |
| Cry The Eagle | A call to drive sober and safe | H, A | 31 min. | 385 |
| Alcohol and the Teenage Brain | A video guide for parents & professionals | A, PRO | 15 min. | 393 |
| The Case Of Cool Al: A Johnny Clue Mystery (DVD Version) | Seeks to dispel the idea that alcohol is “cool” for young people. The program stresses to elementary-aged students that drinking alcohol can leave lasting damage to the brain. | I, J | 13 min. | 439 |
| Alcohol and Your Body: Assessing the Damage | Moves between interviews with medical authorities and the cautionary tale of Michelle, a young woman whose alcohol abuse eventually lands her in the hospital with acute hemorrhagic gastritis. | I, J, H, C | 26 min. | 440 |
| Facing The Facts: The Use and Abuse Of Alcohol | A cd-rom comprised of a documentary demo, plus a 5-part series of Radio Broadcasts on the dangers of abusing alcohol, to recovery from alcoholism. | I, J, H | 147 min. | 395 |
