In many surveys, the vast majority of teenagers report that when they do something their parents wouldn’t approve of, they’re just pursuing their freedom. This program begins the discussion of addiction and dependency from the point of view of surrendering your freedom. Students will learn that there are different types of addiction and that addiction is a persistent and compulsive dependence on an unhealthy behavior. In the program, students will come to understand the difference between psychological and physical dependence. Viewers will be introduced to a scientific theory called the cycle of addiction and learn that scientific research has shown that addiction is a disease that harms the brain and effects behavior. Learning Objectives: After viewing this program, students will: • understand that addiction is a persistent and compulsive dependence on an unhealthy behavior • learn the difference between psychological and physical dependence • understand addiction is a disease that effects the brain and behavior.

Originally released by Mazzarella Media, 2016. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on October 07, 2016.

Pursuit of Freedom (2:19); --What is Addiction? (5:31); -- Understanding Addiction and the Brain (1:57); -- Dealing with Addiction (3:45); -- Credits: How Addiction Enslaves Your Brain: Talk it Out (0:26); -- Puruit of freedom (3:09); .