Offering a no-nonsense examination of binge drinking that debunks the perception among teenagers that it is a socially acceptable activity, Drinking Games, Alcohol Abuse & Overdose delivers a blunt message: “Drinking games are really about getting drunk, and drunk is about people getting hurt.” This guidance film combines dramatic re-creations with interviews of: parents and friends of a 15-year-old who died as a result of a drinking game, law enforcement and medical professionals, and a teen who shares insights gained from her own experiences. Viewers will understand the possible consequences of “just a few drinks,” including the destruction of not only the victims' lives but those who care about them—levying a terrible emotional toll on friends, siblings, and parents, as well as professional personnel who have to be the messengers. Encouraging awareness while also offering advice on what to do if a potentially dangerous situation arises, the film also incorporates comments from students at a college that has both explicitly banned drinking games on campus and provided social opportunities for students who choose not to drink. Bundled with a solid accompanying curriculum—encouraging critical assessment of popular culture, while also discussing other consequences (legal and monetary) of teen drinking—this is recommended. Aud: H, C, P. (E. Gieschen)
Drinking Games, Alcohol Abuse & Overdose
(2011) 23 min. DVD or VHS: $149.95 (teacher’s guide included). Human Relations Media. PPR. Closed captioned. ISBN: 978-1-55548-860-4 (dvd). Volume 26, Issue 6
Drinking Games, Alcohol Abuse & Overdose
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