back to past broadcast | printable copy | view webcast
Peers Influence Peers XV: Natural Highs
Airs: May 14, 2009 1-2pm EST
Sponsor(s):
PIPP
Share
People who do drugs often say it makes them feel better and they get high. Did
you know there are ways to achieve a similar feeling without chemicals?
The saying goes, laughter is the best medicine and there's truth to it. Laughter
is a natural high, says Matt Bellace, PhD. He's also a comedian and he will
share is message as part of Peers Influence Peers XV: Natural Highs.
During this hour-long broadcast produced entirely by teens, see how running
keeps one man in recovery on the right road. Also, see how other activities help
people achieve a natural high. We'll go above the earth and below the surface of
the oceans so you can see what helps make people feel alive.
Learn how the brain actually responds to these natural highs and why steering
people towards activities can help them stay away from drugs and alcohol
Viewers of this broadcast will learn:
-
How "Natural Highs" affect functioning of the brain
-
Different ways that youth can find pleasure, laughter, excitement that is
drug and alcohol free
-
How their actions impact on their friends and family
-
How long-distance running as a "natural high" affects the brain
The target audience for this student-produced program is:
-
High school-aged students who can best influence their peer group
-
Teachers, school administrations, school health care workers and parents who
counsel young people about drug and alcohol usage
-
Community coalition members who work to prevent drug use
-
Law enforcement officials
back to top
|
St. Petersburg, FL 33733