These two videos were screened for the Oak Park High School student body on 12/13/2011. In the aftermath of the tragic deaths of 3 teens in the Conejo Valley, OPHS students created these videos for both educational purposes as well as a call to look out for each other’s well being. The 2nd video “Blades of Grass,” is about suicide awareness. The story is told by Zack Greenwald (OPHS class of 2005), and the background music is by his band “Givers & Takers”. Appearing in the 1st Video: Kyra Stevens, Courtney Miller, Tess Treitman, Lindsay Vertullo, Kyle Nussen Videography by: Chris Claxton, Courtney Miller & Patrick O’Quinn. Video Rating: 5 / 5
We were contracted to produce a Public Service Announcement for Shaw University’s Alcohol Awareness week by Damen Cromwell (substance abuse counselor) and the Shaw University Peer Educator Role Models. This is the first of a three-part campaign created to inspire college-aged individuals to “Take Over” their minds, bodies, and souls as well as raise awareness about the many ways alcohol and substance abuse can influence and affect that trinity in a negative way. We are attempting to send a real message about investing in self, and not wasting time engaging in destructive activities. This first spot takes a look at how we can take over our bodies and health, by making a decision that might be a little bit harder at first, but will definitely pay off positive dividends in the long run. This PSA features NYC-based physical fitness organization Bartendaz/Giant Thinking. The Bartendaz share a similar goal, sending positive messages out into the world about the values of physical fitness, self-empowerment and alcohol awareness. They use their unique brand of calisthenics (natural movement, own-body weight exercises) to attract and inspire youth to live active, healthy, and positive lifestyles. Also featured are local NC hip-hop group, Kooley High. Not only is their music featured (as well as a solo track by Tab One from the group), but two of their members performed as actors! Their contribution took this piece to a whole new level. Most importantly, many students from Shaw …
Stamford High School in their 2007 production “Music My Anti-Drug”. Earning 8th place in WGI PSA
Ads and “Coming Up Next” spots that were shown on CBS during the premiere airing of the primetime soap spoof miniseries “Fresno” (starring Carol Burnett, Dabney Coleman and Charles Grodin). Since I had videocapped them from the VHS, I figured WTH and wanted to share. Local Affiliate: WCAX Channel 3 (Burlington Vermont). Highlights: CBS Newsbreak with Charles Osgood, announcing that N. Korean dictator Kim Il-sung was killed in a shootout (!!), Bruce Jenner shilling for Pringles, the fantabulous 3M copier which prints on BOTH sides, the Minolta Office Computer System, and a couple “Stop the Madness” anti-drug PSAs. Promo spots for many shows, including Dallas, Falcon Crest, Magnum PI, The Equalizer, and TV movies (Penalty Phase w/Peter Strauss & Houston The Legend of Texas w/Sam Elliott). Video Rating: 5 / 5
Question by Mark: can a person get a contact high if he was in a room with others that were smoking crack ?
A friend was at a party when some of the quest were smoking crack , he is on probation and doesnt want to get in trouble
Question by ghost: I never saw a Narcotics Anonymous book in my high school, but kids did get high in the bath rooms?
Why isn’t their more education about drugs in schools? I know health class has a little knowledge on the subject. But I think it would be a good idea to show films on A.A., and N.A. topics early.
Best answer:
Answer by BlueGI®L What you didn’t know is that kids snorted lines off their Narcotics Anonymous textbook to get high in the bathrooms. I thought everyone knew that.
HIGH TIMES Associate Publisher Rick Cusick separates the myths from the methods behind passing a drug test. From dilutions and substitutions to adulterants and detoxifiers, Cusick breaks down the best products on the market today as well as home remedies no stoner facing a drug test can afford to miss. Plus: The demise of famed drug test defeater, The Whizzinator. Special Thanks: detoxforless.com Video Rating: 4 / 5
I made this anti-drug psa in late 2004. The long pauses are done intentionally for comedic effect. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don’t, but the bit about street jargon is pretty funny.
