Syndistar’s Drugs of Abuse Series provides a comprehensive survey of seven categories of drugs, Cannabis, Depressants, Stimulants, Narcotics, Hallucinogens, Inhalants and Anabolic Steroids, their immediate and long-term effects on a users' health, and their impact on society.

The video set uses computer animation, high-tech graphics and live action to present a comprehensive and easily followed survey of each class, formal and street names to the mechanics of addiction and immediate and long-term physical and psychological effects.

The accompanying pamphlet provides a brief overview of each class of drugs, and a detailed chart listing common names, methods of use, short- and long-term physical and psychological effects and the effects of an overdose. The large, laminated wall chart follows the same easily understood format.

The interactive drug prevention kit provides an up-close look at drugs and drug paraphernalia. Also provided with this series are reproducible pre- and post-tests permitting you to gauge the effectiveness of your presentation.