"ALCOHOL ABUSE; THE EARLY WARNING SIGNS" 1973 DRUGS & ALCOHOL EDUCATION AWARENESS FILM XD50874

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Henry Fonda narrates this film, "Alcohol Abuse: The Early Warning Signs" on the subject of alcoholism. It takes a look at the early warning signs of the disease through various narratives. (Fonda had a five decade spanning career in the film and television industry beginning in 1935. He is also the father of the popular actress; Jane Fonda.) The film opens with scenes of social gatherings with guests consuming alcohol such as at a holiday dinner (:14) or at a local bar (:21). A martini is poured garnished with olives (:31). A couple drinks in bed together (:39). The film is presented by Charles Cahill and Associates (1:18). Henry Fonda makes his appearance at (1:52) to give further detail into alcoholism and how it affects the user and those around the user (1:52). The first case depicted is of a traveling salesman who has developed a drinking habit (2:39). He states entertaining potential clients is vital and often encourages drinking (2:53). He meets his clients at a bar (3:31). At a gas service station, an employee discusses his early start with the substance in high-school (4:18). He continues to drink as he and friends pound back beer cans (4:50). A woman drinks coffee at work, nursing a hang over (5:06). Scenes from previous evening show her at a party drinking heavily to the point of black out (5:32). A hostile husband returns home from work (6:39) as his wife tells him of the evenings dinner plans (6:39). As the husband pours himself a drink, the wife begs him to refrain (6:54). This case highlights the personality changes which come with alcoholism (7:20). A young mother unloads groceries from the store (7:55), pours herself a drink and stashes the bottle so her husband won't find it. She states the alcohol helps her to relax so she can be the happy little housewife her husband expects (8:32). A fashion designer pours herself a drink while on the phone with a subordinate over a fabric issue (9:43). She states without the alcohol she couldn't make it through her high stress job (9:58). At the end of the day, a bus driver shows off a gift for his daughter (11:01). His supervisor offers him a ride home (11:53) which he refuses and instead heads to the bar ignoring his family commitments (12:22). A labor worker is approached by his supervisor over missed work (12:28). As the boss leaves, the employee admits to drinking heavily and states he will continue to do so (13:09). A jogger in the park pauses grasping at his side as he experiences a cramp (14:00). He was once in prime physical condition though alcoholism has slowed him down (14:19). At an office in a high rise building, a secretary struggles to follow irradic directions from her confused boss (15:26). Years of alcoholism have lead to deterioration of his physical and mental state (16:47). Fonda returns on screen to summarize the ten various early warning signs of alcoholism (17:47). Fonda encourages a method of abstinence (20:12). The film begins to wrap up with a list of organizations which are available to help with substance abuse (20:27).
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[@seoceancrosser]

It’s not a drinking problem, it’s a stopping problem.

[@rodroller6634]

I feel like I’m watching a doc on my father. Same salesman job, same issue. RIP dad.

[@brianarbenz1329]

Same for me, except that my parents were divorced when I was 2 and 1/2. We lived 1,500 miles from my father, and in the era before the internet, I had only occasional contact with him while I was growing up. All for the better, I later found out when I learned what kind of a person he had been.

[@gardendormouse6479]

Same as my dad. Sales is tough. He finally did quit, and had 33 years of sobriety, when he died of natural causes. Sorry for your loss.

[@brianarbenz7206]

@@gardendormouse6479 I'm glad for his 33 years of sobriety.

[@drunkmike6364]

i need a drink after watching this

[@QuintTheSharker]

“I don’t drink anymore, I freeze it and eat it like a popsicle” Dean Martin

[@moemanncann895]

Love it dude, a Robert Shaw fan sharing a Sopranos line👍👍

[@QuintTheSharker]

@@moemanncann895 lmao

[@rodneydaub3812]

@@moemanncann895 When was the above said in the Sopranos?

[@vinnieboy3142]

I have been a H addict, but I'm now clean since 2009. But I have never touched booze.And I never will. It's nothing but a deadly drug like tobacco. The problem is that they are legal.

[@TrapperAaron]

Glad to see u got out b4 the nonsense on the street nowadays. I quit because the drugs were just to strong. There was no more high. Just straight to unconscious stupor.

[@packersnerd]

It’s cool that they actually called alcohol a drug in this

[@The1trueking1966]

Alcohol is not a drug

[@brianarbenz7206]

What I learned from this film is that drinking makes people talk to a non-existent person they think they see through their 4th wall.

[@TrapperAaron]

Gotta get me some of that old school booze!

[@sugarplum5824]

4:07 Look at those gas prices!

[@highonimmi]

i remember as a little girl in the early70's regular leaded at 39 cents.

[@OceanSwimmer]

Amazing, aren't they? I remember $0.39/gallon.

[@sivispacemparabellum7633]

Lol, sorry, just found it comment.

[@peterliebezeit5636]

Perfect for filling up your brand new muscle car

[@highonimmi]

@@peterliebezeit5636 and no knocks in the engine either. although, the lead in the exhaust killed ya...but, what the hell? your 4 wheeled baby purred like a kitten:)

[@hbailey1180]

Hendry Fonda? Now i know why he drinks! Thanks Jane!

[@manhoot]

One must learn to turn away from the evil vine

[@Kelly-oi7cn]

I quit drinking every since I discovered the funnel.

[@0neIntangible]

These professionally produced PSAs with actors portraying various scenarios where symptoms of growing alcohol problems can potentially manifest, certainly do have their place. However it's been my own personal experience to be more influenced through media that shows actual real people testifying to their own personal experiences with overcoming their alcohol/substance abuse issues... from a 5 year abstainer after 43 yrs of alcoholism.

[@KarlosEPM]

Keep strong m8.

[@brittraegrantham4385]

Legend has it that the baby is still crying.

[@Whiteboytripping]

“Lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be.” - Johnny Cash

[@dougpine]

The kid wearing the Budweiser t-shirt at 14:41 lol

[@oronasundial]

This is by far the deadliest drug imaginable, everything in here is still as relevant as it was than. Four of my uncles passed because of this. Very serious addiction. Completely brutal to break also.

[@The1trueking1966]

Whatever, it's not a drug

[@jreding132]

seeing those old beverages like Olympia and Michlobe in bottles with the gold foil at the neck..

[@alphaomega8373]

@7:10 you tell her!

[@sivispacemparabellum7633]

I just had to point out the gas ⛽ prices at 04:08 ...$5.65 for me in 2022...😭😭😭

[@batman_2004]

So what? Stop crying.

[@leftylou6070]

That was expensive in 1973, thanks to the OPECKERS.

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

Tree's Lounge - good movie with Steve Buscemi.

[@luckynedpepper9030]

I have an alcoholic sibling who becomes angry and often violent when he's drunk. Eventually I just cut ties with him. However, there's nothing wrong with alcohol in moderation, in my opinion.

[@wickedlee664]

Why do you guys cut ties? Like with sizers? I know some people hate wearing them and are more into casual Fridays but do ya really have to chop them up? Lemme guess….you guys do this while drunk.

[@fritzburbank935]

@@wickedlee664 I think you mean scissors, you unfunny moron. Sizers lol.

[@OceanSwimmer]

Lucky Ned, You're probably not the only family member who knows your sibling is an alcoholic. If he's married and has children, his spouse and kids are suffering. Not judging or saying you need to do anything. Hopefully if he's married his wife goes to an AA meeting to get educated about alcoholism. The meetings were very helpful to me because my ex husband is an alcoholic. I divorced and got myself & our kids out of that situation, not just for me, but because I needed a healthier home life for our children. Best thing I ever did. Especially for my now adult and successful children. My ex remarried & continued drinking. He's ruined his health.

[@luckynedpepper9030]

@@OceanSwimmer My sibling's kids are estranged from him. Like many alcoholics, he's also a narcissist and his needs always come before anyone else's. His kids recognized that early on. He tried AA but it didn't work. He seems to enjoy the drinking lifestyle. I don't beleive it's a "disease" as is fashionable to say these days. He once assaulted his father in a drunken rage. Of course, he doesn't remember doing so. Anyway, I'm glad you got your kids away from it. It was a good move on your part.

[@jameswright3294]

I have a drinking problem i have two hands and one mouth

[@dannybeun948]

Fantastic documentary… in French …. De l’alcoolisme Mondain

[@chrisb1777]

Mr. Harris is smashed 🔥

[@NullScar]

4:36 😂 Orale! Blood in, blood out.

[@redcat9436]

I hate alcohol.

[@The1trueking1966]

No one cares

[@johnrudy9404]

Oh, a disease......try telling that to a cancer patient.

[@lapplandsjagare]

Hello from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@brianarbenz1329]

Some people are "dry drunks," or alcoholics who seem in control, and may even seem sober when intoxicated. They may have great jobs, never be late for work, never hit anyone, but they are still destroying themselves and harming the people near them.

[@wickedlee664]

That’s not what a dry drunk is.

[@thesomethingthatisntathing514]

@@wickedlee664 What is a dry drunk then?

[@OceanSwimmer]

@@thesomethingthatisntathing514 , A dry drunk is an alcoholic who isn't drinking, but continues the dysfuntional behavior of an alcoholic who is still drinking. Alcoholics have to lie about a LOT of things to maintain the facade of normalcy. The home life and marriage remain ruined because lies undermine trust. Read Claudia Black's book, "Repeat After Me" or "Unspoken Legacy" if you want to gain a better understanding about alcoholism and how it affects the family. The problem of alcohol and other addictions are so widespread in America, I suggest these books and any by Claudia Black for more people to understand what effect this illness has on our lives. Chances are we all know at least two people who are struggling with addiction now.

[@zalix512]

A “dry drunk” is an alcoholic who quit the act of drinking BUT their thinking is still “stinking.” You are talking about Functional Alcoholics, which is only an illusion, there are always Red Flags.

[@brianarbenz1329]

@@OceanSwimmer et al, I accept your definition, but I have heard "dry drunk" used to describe someone who is a "functional alcoholic," meaning a person who drinks too much but seems to get along economically and socially. Maybe the better term to use is "functional alcoholic."

[@NoirL.A.]

i would've been about 5 when this was filmed but i remember the 70's fondly and if nothing else i love watching these old films to see how everybody dressed back then to say nothing of alot of the hair-do's. i do wonder, though, where this would be shown i don't remember anything like this every being on t.v. and i can't imagine in a movie theater either. only thing i can think of is they showed it in schools on those old reel to reel projectors.

[@robforrester3727]

One: I totally assumed the voice over was Peter Coyote, who is his generation's Henry Fonda. Two: that shot of two people in shitty bathrobes drinking in bed may very well have put me off the booze forever.

[@robforrester3727]

Three: at 4:27, a guy is called "chingado" by his co-worker. That's pretty bold for 1972.

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

Shot chasers, USA's weakness. This narrator sounds familiar - actor. Oh Henry Fonda!

[@leftylou6070]

Tell 'em Joad.

[@kilometersnoblue4311]

They all look stoned not drunk. The irony.

[@weegeemike]

Anyone realize the host/narrator is Henry Fonda?

[@moemanncann895]

Yes, but that gives my age away ✌️👍 and he does a fine job

[@The1trueking1966]

No Shit, Sherlock

[@markmele2131]

the drinkers are just fine. the employers are way out of line.

[@brianarbenz1329]

But they can quit anytime they want!

[@teresa67factoid95]

As for my drinking.. I recall what the bible says….”give us this day, our daily 12”.

[@cleroyster2610]

This was the man responsible for bringing us that troll Jane Fonda.

[@georgemaranville3305]

I know. She’s 84 and still trolling me. Good for her.

[@kevinharris5737]

She must have took after her mother.

[@brianarbenz7206]

This film has nothing to do with Jane Fonda. So who is the troll here?

[@robertcarli1969]

@@brianarbenz7206 really , Henry Fonda is Golden !

[@pacather]

Just FYI, the copyright says 1977.

[@gardendormouse6479]

I didn't think it looked like 1972.

[@brianarbenz7206]

@@gardendormouse6479 The title says 1973, the copyright says 1977. You say 1972. Everyone sees something different. We must be drunk! 🍹🤤

[@DerwoodPFreen]

Here in 2022, nothing has changed.

[@curtwuollet2912]

Like that 60.9 cents/gallon gas.

[@alphaomega8373]

Now I want a taste mixing in some lemonade :D

[@larry1824]

Going out for a wet lunch and.not remembering where you work😮😮😮😮😅

[@philipinchina]

50 years later and the problem is the same.

[@mikestuckinthe70s]

I think this is supposed to be 1978 not 73 according to the roman numerals in the intro

[@brianfranklin9163]

She is a nag. As soon as he walks in the door she is on him. My wife does that. I go and hide. I don't have any vices to comfort me.

[@jzov]

you good bro? 💀

[@hoosierflatty6435]

I've heard all the kids are raving about using jenkem; maybe you can try that bro

[@josephsellshouses]

People don’t remember what you say, they remember how you made them feel.

[@hoosierflatty6435]

@@josephsellshouses Pretty sure ur a bot, but that's not even true. I remember a bunch of crap people say

[@Roscoe.P.Coldchain]

Kick her out Brian

[@blackberrydreamsz]

Regular gas = 56 cents in 1973...wasn't that just before the "oil crisis" that never really existed? Seems like history DOES repeat itself!

[@brianarbenz1329]

Thanks for sticking to the topic of alcoholism.

[@iramoser6136]

Amen!

[@buddyrevell6369]

Jesus - this film is making me want to drink.

[@4got102c]

Oops, this film's copyright is MCMLXXVII (at 1:22). Roman numeral translation would be 1977. No biggie, just sayin'...........😶

[@4got102c]

@@mommymilestones Thanks for responding to my meaningless comment. Your effort to correct (and dismiss) my comment was meaningful and very intelligent. You are very special & unique 😃

[@Bill-cv1xu]

🍻🍻

[@genevieveyork7275]

Of course the lady at the office is hungover, she was hitting the bottom shelf jug of wine the night before

[@solutionxero]

smoke sum

[@mcliquo]

Why don't they say alcohol is a drug 🤔 Because it really is.

[@robertthayer5779]

They told you that you can't just quit. That's BULLSHIT... all you got to do is just not drink anymore. I quit . ANYONE CAN. PERIOD ..

[@daddylongshlong9389]

You weren’t a alcoholic then. I started having seizures at work just from tapering down.

[@thawachyasintinoraskasloui4238]

Yes. I agree ANYONE. CAN. PERIOD ..

[@tjbooker9948]

Since I've stopped drinking, watching the behavior of the people in this video is sickening and makes me cringe. As of today, I will have been clean and sober for 1.5 days.

[@karmadave]

I work in sales and drinking is very much a part of the culture 😐

[@mariekatherine5238]

Gas is 56/9c ? Where is this place?

[@purpleku7768]

Why, it's 1977, that's where

[@mariekatherine5238]

@@purpleku7768 I’m joking, but where, geographically, not in time!

[@markdraper3469]

@@mariekatherine5238 More than likely L.A.. The last time I paid less than 40 cents a gallon was like the summer of '71.

[@brianarbenz7206]

But in 1977 people complained endlessly about the 60-cent price. It had been 33-cents a gallon before it nearly doubled in a few weeks in 1973. The 60-price was outrageous.

[@mariekatherine5238]

#1- no, #2- no, #3- no, #4- no, #5-no, #6-no, #7- no, #8- no #9- no, #10- no. I guess not!

[@lindathrall5133]

ON 16/12/1985 AT 7:30 P.M. MY LIFE GOT TURNED UPSIDE DOWN BY A DRUNK DRIVER I HAVE DESTROYED BOTTLES OF ALCOHOL I HATE ALCOHOL AND ALCOHICS

[@Bill-cv1xu]

Sober up Linda, dont quite understand what you're trying to say..

[@craiglyles4755]

Cheers 🍻

[@solutionxero]

what? damn 2 yes before i was born

[@lindathrall5133]

@@Bill-cv1xu I NEVER TOUCHED A DROP OF THAT FOUL POISON I WAS HIT BY A DRUNK DRIVER HE CAME OUT OF NOWHERE AND SLAMMED INTO ME AND HE TOOK OFF IF YOU WERE TO WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES THEN YOU WOULD THINK TWICE TELLING SOMEONE TO SOBER UP

[@Run.Ran.Run1]

I'm sorry to hear that. I used to work in rehabs. I'm one of the ones who disagree with the medical model regarding the reason why addicts do what they do. I find it's a BS excuse to avoid responsibility for the choices they make and the consequences for themselves, but more hideous, the consequences for others. It's all too focused on THEM and compassion for THEM. Bah. I want nothing to do with any of them anymore.

[@stadtrade102]

Spirits. The Demon drink and it's feckin legal. DTs think acids good jeez.

[@HockeyVictory66]

I bet it’s more than 10% these days.

[@rebel.shekh79]

Alcohol is the father of all sins, I read a story that I think is from the Arab heritage An unjust or brute king wanted to punish a monk by gave him many options or many choices ( the choice to either kill a baby, fornicate, or drink alcohol) The worshiper ( monk ) thought and chose to bring harm only to himself only, so he chose to drink alcohol So he drank and got drunk and practiced adultery and killed the baby

[@poopiemcpoopnfart2303]

I'll drink to that 🍻!

[@blackberrydreamsz]

I had to stay after school today and do a report on sticking to the topic. After I was finished, I went over to my friend's house whose parents were divorced. It was cool because his mom was never home so we could drink alcohol as much as we wanted. Eventually, my friend fell asleep on the couch and later he began snoring lightly. I was getting a bit bored at that point so I searched for some videos to watch about things that were factual and without narrative between 1930 and 1980. I saw some funny old car company training videos and some travel documentaries that made me laugh at how boring they could be. Then there was this video about alcoholism but it didn't make any sense...so I went down to the comment section to figure out what alcoholism was and someone had commented about gas prices or something. You know, after reading that comment, I realized that if the price of gas has been artificially inflated to gouge people in times of inflation, then what's to stop the same entities from artificially inflating the addiction to drugs and alcohol in times of indoctrination? That really had me putting two and two together! Even though the media says that it's three, gosh dern it, I'm gonna quit drinking from now on, start learning useful subjects, eat healthy food and breathe air instead of my own carbon dioxide. I'm sure glad there was someone commenting without sticking to the topic! That probably saved my life and maybe the lives of others! Happy Ending. Editorial completely sticking to the topic: Some people think they are morally superior because they actually despise others out of some form of childhood experience or inadequacy and some people are like junkyard dogs who bark at everything that passes by. They are sadly drones who usually find pleasure in cowardly ways through passive aggressive behavior and anonymous bullying on the internet. In a way, these types share a common thread with alcoholics because they do not know themselves that they are abusive and a bane to society. Responding to their cries for attention only feeds their egos, especially if you let them get under your skin and respond in a negative fashion. It is doubtful that intellect or logic would appeal to a sense of decent human nature but one can only hope. "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." A lot of people are alcoholics and commentatrollics. Help them get into Alcoholics Anonymous or Commentrollics Alotymous and be supportive. They just need to take it one step at a time.

[@brianarbenz7206]

@@braininavatnow9197 That was 2 times more than the comment warranted,

[@jimkon5767]

You're not a alcoholic, just an idiot = congrats friend!

[@brianarbenz7206]

@@jimkon5767 I may be an idiot, but I CAN QUIT ANYTIME I WANT! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@brianarbenz7206]

@@jimkon5767 And they can quit any time they want. I wish they would. Maybe start attending Idiots Anonymous meetings.

[@Beastgrows]

American beer is terrible compared to European and English Lager. There is no competition. Most Americans don't even know what Lager is. Try it, you'll love it!! Peroni or Heineken etc etc etc

[@brianarbenz7206]

And the award for missing the point of a film goes to: Captain Richard Sensi-ble!

[@mariekatherine5238]

👄 that touch liquor shall ne’er touch mine. Stay thou away from th’ evil vine! 🍹 👿

[@GaudiaCertaminisGaming]

It annoys me when alcoholism is described as a disease. You might be born with a predilection to addiction, but alcoholism isn’t something you 'catch', ultimately it’s self inflicted.

[@Kelly-oi7cn]

My neighbor has that awful democrat disease, he suffered for years from delusions of grandeur ,it's a terrible thing.

[@Acemechanicalservices]

It was classified as a disease so a multi billion dollar industry of “treatment” could exist.

[@brianarbenz7206]

@@Kelly-oi7cn The symptoms are: having Social Security and Medicare, an FHA-stabilized mortgage, rural electrification, federally insured bank deposits and stock market investments, minimum wage laws, the right to join a union, affordable food via federal ag price supports. It's _terrible._

[@Kelly-oi7cn]

Yes anytime the FEDS are involved, it's Katy bar the doors.

[@Kelly-oi7cn]

Yes it is anytime the FEDS are involved, it's game over.

[@batman_2004]

Am I the only one who never drank alcohol or smoked?

[@thecapricorn11]

Orale

[@quex0549]

Henry Fonda was lifelong alcoholic himself, by the way.

[@Omnihil777]

Alcohol is cheap and everywhere, but all over the world people are in jail for a fingernail full of dope... yeah. Logical. Ah, the 70s. The cigarettes were everywhere, too. Especially where children were around. Don't get me wrong, today is marginal better, the legal drugs have different names: money, status, career, viewers. But don't forget to hunt down every little cannabis dealer instead of legalizing it - what a world we live in, right kids?

[@packersnerd]

Punishment for dope is higher now than it was back then

[@scratchdog2216]

Damn dirty booze.

[@joshweickum]

This is worse than reefer madness haahhah

[@purpleku7768]

11-17-86 ODAAT -

[@brianarbenz7206]

Good for you. Sobriety is freedom. Stay strong, my friend.