The Ripple Effect - Alcohol Drugs and Youth: A documentary exploring
the challenges and consequences of decision making

Publisher:

The Safe Grad/Safe Party Committee of Brantford, Brant, Haldimand & Norfolk
September 2005

Availability:

Free
English
www.digitalduckinc.com/therippleeffect

Format:

DVD and discussion guide

Audience:

Grades 7-12

Preparation time:

Preview video and prepare discussion questions Resources required: DVD, discussion guide

Approach:

DVD and discussion activities

This media presentation, The Ripple Effect, will explore some of the decision-making dilemmas, challenges and consequences related to substance use that youth and their families face. The production uses authentic situations and testimonials. (The Ripple Effect Discussion Guide, 2005, pg. 1).

Application/relevance to curriculum:

Substance Use and Abuse and Risk-Taking Behaviour expectations of the Health Active Living Education curriculum. Debate material for Law classes.

Comments:

Thought-provoking examples of the challenges of decision-making, especially under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Reinforces that consequences not only affect the individual, but everyone around them – The Ripple Effect.