1972 EDUCATIONAL ANTI-DRUG USE SHORT FILM “ DRUGS: A PRIMARY FILM ” PRESCRIPTION DRUGS XD46404

Want to support this channel and help us preserve old films? Visit Visit our website This 1972 educational film was created to be used in conjunction with school-based anti-drug programs. It depicts a variety of situations where youth may come in contact with drugs, including prescription drugs. The film explores the proper use of drugs as administered by a doctor or at home. It specifically targets situations children would likely experience. The film also boasts the need for a rich and healthy life to keep youth from getting into trouble. It was directed by Hans Halberstadt and produced by Barr Films. Opening scenes include a scenario in which a woman and child visit the doctor’s office over a sore throat (:21). The doctor checks the boy’s throat with a tongue depressor (:38). He then dictates the proper medication and dosage to the mother of the boy (1:16). A span of varying prescription medicines follows with names such as Maalox (1:26), Compa