Talk It Out: How Addiction Enslaves Your Brain

In many surveys, the vast majority of teenagers report that when they do something their parents wouldn t approve of, they re just pursuing their freedom. This program begins the discussion of addiction and dependency from the point of view of surrendering your freedom. Students will learn that there are different types of addiction and that addiction is a persistent and compulsive dependence on an unhealthy behavior. In the program, students will come to understand the difference between psychological and physical dependence. Viewers will be introduced to a scientific theory called the cycle of addiction and learn that scientific research has shown that addiction is a disease that harms the brain and effects behavior. Learning Objectives: After viewing this program, students will: understand that addiction is a persistent and compulsive dependence on an unhealthy behavior learn the difference between psychological and physical dependence understand addiction is a disease that effects the brain and behavior