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12 April 2008 at 6:57 p.m.
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patrandall (pat Randall) says…
Has anyone seen an advertisement for a program on TV April 15th at 6:30 PM?
It is a 30 minute documentary on meth to be aired on all local Phoenix stations at the same time.
The name of the program is Crystal Darkness. All that shows in our local TV guide is the word Crystal. I assumed it was a show about a girl?
If it wasn't on our radio stations or in any of the local newspapers, why not?
I picked up a Phoenix magazine to see who the 400 top drs are in the valley and there was an article there about the program.
It might be a good program for parents to sit down and watch with thier kids.
17 April 2008 at 3:37 p.m.
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AZangel99 (Jane Wilcox) says…
Pat, I watched it - turned it on by accident while waiting for American Idol to come on. It was fascinating, and very well documented. I didn't realize what this stuff really was, and found the program to be extremely educational. It is some really awful stuff that just fries minds and does horrendous things to the body. I do hope that kids that are inclined (or influenced in peer pressure) to use drugs watched it, too. Hopefully there will be a repeat of it.
17 April 2008 at 9:27 p.m.
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patrandall (pat Randall) says…
I am almost ashamed to admit this, but I forgot to watch it.
I hope people with kids watched it.
I am over 70 so don't think I will start using it as I am allergic to most prescription drugs so never tried any of the other illegal stuff.
18 April 2008 at 6:27 a.m.
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david_vaughn (David Vaughn) says…
Just a quck note on this topic. The documentary shown on April 15 was good, but in my opinion was geared mainly for parents and / or businesses who are not well versed on the dangers to methamphetamine. Many of my school co-workers watched the show with their kids. The commentary from parents indicated a higher understanding and community complications to those addicted to this vile substance.
We have a much more compelling documentary used in the middle and high schools, which was made in the greater Phoenix area 3-4 years ago. Those protrayed are older teens, who candidly share the horrors of meth addiction in terms and stories that are not sugar coated.
This documentary we use in the schools has a higher impact on the students, due to the fact that it is their peers which present the information. The video is roughly 15 minutes in length, which allows for great discussions before, during and after the viewing. Our students come away with an understanding that stretches the level of their comprehension, but all in a favorable tone of knowledge.
I can make the DVD accessible to you, although you'd have to sit in my office at the middle school to watch it as we only have 2 copies for the middle and high schools. One version is strictly for middle school, while the high school version has additional segments which are age appropriate.
Must get to work, more later.
- David
18 April 2008 at 9:49 a.m.
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patrandall (pat Randall) says…
David,
How do you know your documentary is more compelling? It may be to some and not others.
Things don't effect all people the same way.
You are saying they are great but the school only has two. Is this for the whole Payson school system? Are they shown in grade school?
Sometimes it is to late by the time a child gets to 7th grade.
Do you have to have permisssion from the parents to show your films to the kids?
When my kids were in school in Mesa, the parents were asked to come to school and watch the drug films and had to give permission or the student could not watch them.
After watching the one at Whittier School (1st thru 6th) I did not give permission as it only showed what the pills etc were, what they looked like and if they were hallucengic or whatever. This was in the 60's.
To me it was like an invitation to try them and have fun.
I was not the only parent who refused permission.
I am not picking on you by asking all these questions, I want to know.
Doing my research. (: