Talking about addiction with children can be difficult. This clip is a great starting point. 


Traditionally we have tried to steer kids away from addiction by frightening them. Perhaps a more useful approach is to talk about the way our bodies and mind respond to addicting stimuli like drugs, alcohol, gambling, gaming, pornography, etc. This short animated film is a great jump-off point for a discussion in a class or at home with your own kids.

Nuggets

Script, direction, animation: Andreas Hykade Animation

Artwork: Angela Steffen

Duration: 4 minutes, 30 seconds

 

Other useful resources include:

Psychology Today

Headspace

Teen Health

An interesting, alternative approach

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