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Great Courses volume 7
Description
Alcohol is often discussed separately from other drugs, but as you'll discover in this lecture, alcohol affects the human body in many of the same ways. Take a close look at your brain on alcohol to explore dependence, withdrawal, and genetic susceptibility. Then review several treatment options for alcohol abuse.
Pub. Date
c2006
Description
Tells how fetal alcohol spectrum disorders are diagnosed, the primary and secondary disabilities associated with FASD, and it's human cost. Addresses the in-utero effects of alcohol, including the facial, bodily, neurological, cognitive, and behavioral characteristics of FASD.
Pub. Date
[2003]
Description
Jean Kilbourne exposes the manipulative marketing strategies and tactics used by the tobacco and alcohol industries to keep Americans hooked on their dangerous products. Illustrating her analysis with hundreds of current advertising examples from mainstream and trade sources, Kilbourne presents a compelling argument that these cynical industries have a clear and deep understanding of the psychology of addiction -- an understanding they exploit to...
7) Déjà Vu
Pub. Date
[2007]
Description
A ferry filled with crewmen from the USS Nimitz and their families is blown up in New Orleans during Mardi Gras. BATF Doug Carlin is brought in to assist in the recovery of evidence from the massive investigation, and gets attached to an experimental FBI surveillance unit. The unit uses technology to directly look back in time a little over four days into the past. While tracking down the bomber, Carlin gets an idea in his head: would it be possible...
8) Superbad
Pub. Date
[2007]
Description
Seth and Evan are accepting the fact that they will be going to different colleges in the fall. Now, it seems more imporant than ever that they go to a high school party, and achieve some of their long time goals. This includes, but is not limited to, losing thier virginity with the girl of their dreams by getting them wasted and being their "regret hookup." Their awkard friend Fogell gets a fake ID, with just the name McLovin, and agrees to get liquor...
Pub. Date
2007
Description
Against the backdrop of Spring Break overindulgence in Panama City, Florida, this documentary examines the harrowing and tragic consequences of underage drinkers who do not understand the real risks of out-of-control alcohol abuse. Introduces two brain and alcohol researchers who take students on an eye-opening video field trip, using MRIs and PET scans to graphically show alcohol damage in the brain. Using 3-D images of the brain, the researchers...
10) Coyote Ugly
Pub. Date
2001
Description
An aspiring songwriter goes to New York City and takes a job as a bartender at Coyote Ugly, a tavern staffed by beautiful women.
11) Thunder Road
Pub. Date
2000
Description
A Kentucky bootlegger battles racketeers who try to muscle in on his territory.
Pub. Date
c2011
Description
Adapted from the Strengthening Families Program in conjunction with Mothers Against Drunk Driving, this DVD set is designed for parents and kids to watch together at home in an effort to strengthen families and prevent underage drinking. Topics included are family appreciation, family communication, rules and rewards, limits and consequences, problem solving and negotiation, stress reduction and anger management, goals and contracts to change for...
Pub. Date
[1994-2012]
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"Award-winning filmmaker David J. Sperling has created a gritty & disturbing, yet tender and moving documentary that chronicles the last 18 years in the life of Mark David Allen, a man arrested over 500 times. The impact of this film hits people exactly where they seem to need it most. Perfect for families, schools, recovery centers, hospitals, churches, law enforcement and anyone who has ever been affected by addiction, Drunk In Public is an honest...
16) Skins
Pub. Date
2002.
Description
In the shadow of Mt. Rushmore, lies one of the poorest counties in America, The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. For police officer Rudy Yellow Lodge, the painful legacy of Indian existence is brought home every night as he locks up drunk and disorderly Indians, including his own brother. Rudy's frustration leads him to take the law into his own hands. Ultimately, Rudy is able to honor his big brother, and his people with a life-affirming act of defiance....
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Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
How can a nation create the conditions for economic growth and prosperity, improving people's lives on both the individual and national levels? And what, once these conditions are achieved, can it do to sustain this progress? Do any of the many "isms" under which we organize our economic philosophies hold the answer? While an insightful understanding of different economic approaches has always been essential for policymakers, it is equally important...
19) Human Footprint
Pub. Date
©2008
Description
Takes a phase-by-phase journey through life from infancy to old age to illustrate the enormous imprint every American makes during his or her time on Earth. Incorporates surprising facts with playful visuals to reveal our level of consumption and the simple changes we can all make to reduce the impact of our ecological footprint on the world.
Series
Pub. Date
c2008
Description
There are a lot of myths, rumors and out-dated facts about sex and sexuality. Get accurate, up to date information from experts in the fields related to sexual education. After watching the program, teenagers and parents should be better informed on everything from protection to sexual pharmacology.