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HIGH SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL

"High School Confidential," a new video produced by Peace Arch Community Services' (PACS) Addiction Services Program provides a unique glimpse into the world of peer pressure, parties and alcohol and drug use in high school.

"This is a drug and alcohol education/prevention video with a difference," says Kevin Letourneau, Program Manager of PACS Counselling Programs.

"Viewers will hear from youth who made the choice to use drugs and alcohol and then found themselves forever changed. These young people speak candidly about what happened and where it took them. Other youth talk about what they like to do to have fun and what matters to them. They stay involved in school activities and recreational pursuits and have their eye on their future. These resilient youth who choose not to use, speak up about the value of healthy stress management, staying active and pursuing a passion," Letourneau added.

The goal of "High School Confidential" is to reduce substance misuse among youth and to improve their overall health through exploration of effective ways of managing stress instead of trying to "cope with dope" and how youth can get a rush of excitement using activities instead of substances.

High School Confidential faces the fact that alcohol and drugs are readily available in most high schools. Youth discuss a number of substances including tobacco, marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine and crystal meth. Risks associated with going to parties and drinking are highlighted.

An evaluation survey comes with each video.

If you reside within the Fraser Health Authority of BC contact Peace Arch Community Services at 604-538-2522. For those interested in the video that are outside the Fraser Health Authority please go to Kinetic Video

COLD AS ICE: Crystal Meth in the Community

From award-winning director Michael C. Neitzel comes an educational video that provides a comprehensive snapshot of how methamphetamine impacts on the community. Mental Health experts, firefighters and police officers describe how this drug is related to serious psychosis, a variety of crimes and environmental contamination. Parents and addicts speak about their experiences and experts describe why this drug is toxic and dangerous. The relationship between HIV infection and crystal meth in the gay community is also addressed.

An evaluation survey can be downloaded here..

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DEATH BY JIB: The Dangers of Crystal Meth

Crystal meth is a highly addictive and dangerous drug that is devastating to individuals, families and communities. Discouraging youth from ever trying the drug is the ultimate hope of prevention efforts. This brilliant program from award-winning director Michael Neitzel, speaks directly to the hearts and minds of viewers to convey a powerful and emotional message warning teenagers and young adults about the harsh realities of Crystal Meth. This graphic video pulls no punches as teen addicts describe the horror of addiction to Jib. The important message regarding sexual exploitation of youth on Crystal Meth is handled in a straightforward and honest manner. Content is appropriate for grades 7 and up.

DEATH BY JIB comes with a resource guide that includes a "Questions for Viewers" survey. Please click on Survey to view it. Please click on Survey to view the graphed results of over 800 evaluation surveys completed by youth. These results clearly show that students think that DEATH BY JIB is an effective prevention tool to show the dangers of Crystal Meth and steer them clear of ever wanting to try this drug.

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