National Health Video, Inc -- Substance Abuse & Alcohol

Alcohol & Nutrition
The damaging effects of alcohol on the digestive system are described, as are the effects of alcohol on nutritional status. Discusses specific dangers for pregnant women and the elderly. Shows how to use the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MYPyramid to improve nutritional status during recovery. 20 minutes, Copyright 2005
Price $89 VHS Item # 242N
Spanish Version Item #242s
Price $119 DVD Item # 242DVD

Methamphetamines & Nutrition
Common street names are meth, speed, crystal and crank. Regardless of name, methamphetamines are toxic to both mind and body. Most of the toxic effects are well known. Less well known are serious nutritional problems associated with methamphetamines. For this reason, good nutrition is a necessary part of the recovery process.
16 minutes, Copyright 1998.
Price $89 VHS Item # 249
Price $119 DVD Item # 249DVD

Substance Abuse & Nutrition

Video gives an introduction to the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans as shown in the new graphic, MyPyramid. Special applications for substance abusers emphasized. Includes tips on food preparation and food safety. Explains why it's better to get nutrients from food than supplements. 20 minutes, Copyright 2006
Price $89 VHS Item # 260N
Spanish Version Item # 260s
Price $119 DVD Item # 260DVD

Cirrhosis of the Liver
The liver's many functions, including processing nutrients and detoxifying drugs, alcohol and other chemicals, are described. Excellent for graphically presenting the effects of heavy drinking on the liver. 16 minutes, Copyright 1997.
Price $89 VHS Item # 261
Price $119 DVD Item # 261DVD

Cocaine & Nutrition
Most people in treatment programs have been educated about cocaine's physical and mental impact. Less well-known are cocaine's serious nutrition problems. The importance of good nutrition in the recovery process is not always appreciated. This title focuses on why cocaine abusers are malnourished and how to eat for recovery. 16 minutes, Copyright 1998.
Price $89 VHS Item # 268
Price $119 DVD Item # 268DVD

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is the leading preventable cause of birth defects. This title describes how alcohol affects the unborn child. There is no known safe level of alcohol during pregnancy. 13 minutes, Copyright 1998.
Price $89 VHS Item # 280
     Spanish Version Item #280s
Price $119 DVD Item # 280DVD

Depression & Substance Abuse
This video describes the dynamic of how alcohol and drugs affect a person with depression. Issues such as: genetics, psycho-social dynamics, coping behaviors and brain mechanics are explored. Treatments such as psychological therapy, twelve-step programs and anti-depressant drugs are also presented.
19 minutes, Copyright 2004.
Price $89 VHS Item # 377
Price $119 DVD Item # 377DVD

Addictions: Chemical & Behavioral
Overview of the basic principles of addiction. As well as covering the traditional addictions to drugs and alcohol, it also shows how gambling and certain eating habits can be considered addictions. Example for all age groups.
21 minutes, Copyright 2004.
Price $89 VHS Item # 379
Price $119 DVD Item # 379DVD

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Treatment of Addictions
Defines integrated treatment and shows how to apply it in the treatment of the behavioral as well as traditional addictions. Medical evaluation and treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy and 12-step programs are emphasized.
18 minutes, Copyright 2004.
Price $89 VHS Item # 381
Price $119 DVD Item # 381DVD

Physical Effects of Alcohol
This title summarizes research that shows how alcohol effects the entire body, both immediately and long-term. Issues such as pregnancy, fetal alcohol syndrome, cirrhosis, cancer and heart disease are also discussed.
18 minutes, Copyright 2002.
Price $89 VHS Item # 390,
Price $119 DVD Item # 390DVD
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Drug Abuse & Bipolar Disorder
This title describes exactly what bipolar disorder is. The dynamic of how alcohol and drugs affect a person with bipolar disorder is examined. Issues such as: genetics, depression, mania and brain mechanics are explored. Treatments such as psychological therapy and anti-depressant drugs are also presented.
19 minutes, Copyright 2003. Click here to see a sample clip of this video.
Price $89 VHS Item # 391
Price $119 DVD Item # 391DVD

All About Heroin
Heroin is particularly addicting and is often lethal. This tape shows why this is true. Fortunately, some new treatments are effective in treating this addiction; this tape explains how they work.
17 minutes, Copyright 2003.
Price $89 VHS Item # 392
Price $119 DVD Item # 392DVD

Alcohol & The Brain
This title summarizes research that shows how alcohol effects various parts of the brain, both immediately and long-term. It also discusses the latest theories on how alcohol can exacerbate other addictions and some of the implications for treatment. 18 minutes, Copyright 2002.
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Price $89 VHS Item # 393
Price $119 DVD Item # 393DVD

Prescription Drug Abuse
This video describes the different kinds of prescription drugs, such as CNS depressants, opiates & stimulants. Addiction mechanisms, brain chemistry and behaviors explained. Techniques for prevention and treatment are also discussed.
19 minutes, Copyright 2003.
Price $89 VHS Item # 394
Price $119 DVD Item # 394DVD

All About Marijuana

How safe is marijuana for recreational and medical use? This video/DVD addresses these questions by presenting the latest research on how marijuana affects the brain and other parts of the body. Treatment suggestion are given. 20 minutes. Copyright 2010
Price $89 VHS Item # 452
Price $119 DVD Item # 452DVD

Alcohol & Women
Women absorb alcohol more quickly than men. This and other metabolic differences explain why women can't and shouldn't drink as much. Dangers of alcohol, both physical and social, at different phases of the life cycle, are described. 14 minutes, Copyright 2000.
Price $89 VHS Item # 286
Price $119 DVD Item# 286DVD

Alcohol & the Elderly
Families, doctors, and the public often neglect drinking problems in older people. Ignoring an alcohol problem in an elderly person on the grounds that "he or she has only a few years left so let them enjoy themselves" is a mistake. Research has found that alcoholism definitel

y lowers quality of life, even in our later years. This tape outlines key issues that affect the elderly who abuse alcohol. 16 minutes, Copyright 1999.
Price $89 VHS Item # 287
Price $119 DVD Item # 287DVD

Sex & Alcohol
Alcohol is often cited as the world’s most popular aphrodisiac. But Shakespeare was more accurate when he said of alcohol's effect on romance that “…it provokes the desire, but it takes away the performance.” This title explains why this may be so. 15 minutes, Copyright 1998.
Price $89 VHS Item # 288
Spanish Version Item # 288s
Price $119 for DVD Item # 288DVD

Alcohol & Diabetes
Alcohol has a significant impact on the management of diabetes. Patients need to know just how alcohol and diabetes interact, problems with hypoglycemia, medication effects, and how to cope with this problem. 12 minutes, Copyright 1998.
Price $89 VHS Item # 304
Price $119 DVD Item # 304DVD

Children of Alcoholics
This videotape presents the problems faced by children of alcoholics. Presented in a dramatic format, the videotape clearly illustrates the effects on children when parents abuse alcohol.
16 minutes, Copyright 2000.
Price $89 VHS Item # 330
Price $119 DVD Item # 330DVD

Teenagers & Alcohol
This title explains why teens drink. The immediate effects that matter to teens, such as weight gain, brain damage, unintended pregnancy and drinking and driving are emphasized. Binge drinking as alcohol poisoning is labeled and described. Resisting peer pressure is also discussed.
18 minutes, Copyright 2001.
Price $89 VHS Item # 331
Price $119 DVD Item # 331DVD

Teenagers & Substance Abuse
We hear the voices of teenagers who have felt the pressures to go along with drug taking peers. Examples of successful resistance to these peer pressures presented in dramatic and convincing fashion. 15 minutes, Copyright 1999.
Price $89 VHS Item # 347
Spanish Version Item # 347s
Price $119 DVD Item # 347DVD

Binge Drinking
The seriousness of binge drinking is presented in a clear and factual manner. Alcohol poisoning is explained. Several suggestions are provided for resisting peer pressure to drink. Drinking & driving is also discussed. Suggestions for campus and community efforts to reduce the risk of binge drinking. 16 minutes, Copyright 2002.
Price $89 VHS Item # 348
Price $119 DVD Item # 348DVD

Ecstasy & GHB
Ecstasy or MDMA is popular in mass parties better known as "raves". Unfortunately, heavy users are not aware of difficulties such as damaged brain cells. A hybrid pill of methamphetamine and mescaline, this drug poses serious risks for users. Labeled the "date rape drug", GHB is extremely potent, ten times more powerful than Valium. It is illegal in the

United States. Victims suffer from inhibition impairment and memory loss. Effects are dangerous and possibly lethal.
18 minutes, Copyright 2001.
Price $89 VHS Item # 365
Price $119 DVD Item # 365DVD

Drug Abuse & the Brain
The effects of drugs such as, cocaine, heroin & marijuana on brain chemistry are discussed. How do drugs affect neurons? How is the synaptic gap affected? Is there a pleasure center? What can make the brain crave a particular drug? These topics and more are presented.
15 minutes, Copyright 2001.
Price $89 VHS Item # 366
Price $119 DVD Item # 366DVD