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Degrassi Talks
Degrassi Talks is a bold series in which the actors move behind the camera to interview real kids about the issues that affect them: sex, alcohol, abuse, depression, drugs and sexuality.

Documentary Series

1. Sex
In this episode we listen to the stories of teenagers who have been forced to make difficult decisions regarding the consequences of sexual activity. They speak honestly and openly about teen parenthood, abortion, adoption, STD's, infertility and AIDS. We also share the happiness of a young couple enjoying a loving and healthy sex life. HOST: Amanda Stepto (Spike).

2. Alcohol
In this episode we meet a girl who began to drink at 10 years of age and a 16 year old who is a reformed alcoholic. Traveling across the country we also witness the devastating effects of drinking and driving from both the victim's and the driver's point of view. We also hear from other young Canadians who, with great strength, are dealing with the dramatic changes made to their lives by alcohol. HOST: Neil Hope (Wheels).

3. Abuse
In this episode we meet young adults who have been victims of some form of abuse; emotional, physical and sexual. We also meet a young perpetrator. By talking about their experiences and seeking help these young people are struggling to lead 'normal' lives. Our interviewees share their stories with candor and offer hope that there is life after sexual assault and emotional abuse. HOST: Rebecca Haines (Kathleen).

4. Depression
In this episode we meet teens who feel overwhelmed with feelings of apathy in a society that is filled with environmental destruction, peer pressure and alienation. Teens often feel they are alone and unloved. Why aren't parents listening to their children or are they listening but not receiving the message? Their lives may have been damaged by depression but the young people we meet here have learned to talk, to share and to express their feelings. HOST: Pat Mastroianni (Joey).

5. Drugs
In Degrassi Talks on Drugs, we meet teens that have been hit the hardest by drug use and see how their abuse has lead to the destruction of the family unit and, in one case, to jail. We meet a reformed solvent abuser who talks about the drug problem in native communities. We also hear the good news that illegal drug use is actually on the decline with Canadian teens. More and more young people are choosing healthy methods to get high. HOST: Siluck Saysanasy (Yick).

6. Sexuality
Increasingly perplexing for some teens is when feelings of attraction are for members of the same sex. We meet a young gay man and lesbian woman who talk about the difficulties of 'coming out' in high school. With the confusion of sexual awakening for both gay and straight teens come first loves, first sexual experiences, and the experiences, and the excitement of becoming an adult. Canadian teens talk about the joys and struggles of puberty. HOST: Stacie Mistysyn (Caitlin).




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