Alcohol and Cocaine: The Secret of Addiction (1987)
Audience: Grades 9 - 12, Adult
36 Minutes

ABC News Correspondent Bill Blakemore interviews the experts and presents medical findings on the effects of alcohol and cocaine and the physical damage they cause to the brain cells and rest of the body. The effect of substance abuse on family members and the crucial role that heredity plays in determining patterns of addiction are also discussed. A memorable interview with the mother of Len Bias, a young basketball star who died after ingesting cocaine, reminds us how tragic drug abuse can be. An involving adjunct for health units on alcohol and drug education, substance abuse, behavioral choices, and personal health.