Video Lessons

These science-based animated videos, produced by Operation Prevention, teach students about the most common forms of substance misuse.

The Educator Guide on each of the pages help tie the videos together.

Video Lesson: Stimulants

Using the illegal stimulants or misusing the prescriptions can lead to high blood pressure and can potentially cause a stroke. Watch this video lesson to learn more.

Video Lesson: Steroids

Watch the video to learn more about the long-term effects of steroid use. Watch the video to learn more.

Video Lesson: Marijuana

Using marijuana can slow your reaction time and speed up your heart rate. It can also cause lung and breathing problems.  Watch the video to learn more.

Video Lesson: Inhalants

Did you know that inhalants can prevent the brain from getting its much-needed oxygen? Watch the animated video to learn more.

Video Lesson: Hallucinogens

Hallucinogens - like LSD, peyote, and mushrooms - can cause permanent damage to the user's brain. Watch the video to learn more.

Video Lesson: Depressants

Misusing these prescription drugs can cause slurred speech, dizziness, a lack of coordination, and much more. Watch the video to learn more.