Handout
National Institute on Drug Abuse

Nida: Research Report Series: Hallucinogens and Dissociative Drugs

For Students 9th - 10th
An advanced level report which defines hallucinogens and dissociative and explains their effects.
Article
National Institute on Drug Abuse

National Institute on Drug Abuse: Marijuana: Facts for Teens

For Students 9th - 10th
This article, organized in question/answer format, provides information for teens about marijuana use. Here, you can learn why teens smoke marijuana and how marijuana affects the bodies and brains of those who use it.
Handout
National Institute on Drug Abuse

Nida for Teens: Mind Matters: The Body's Response to Marijuana

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Facts about marijuana and its effects on the body, brain and life.
Interactive
Rice University

Rice University: Web Adventures: Reconstructors: Nothing to Rave About

For Students 9th - 10th
Online adventure game consisting of three consecutive episodes where you become a member of a team of scientists who investigate pain relieving drugs to see if they are safe. These virtual experiments cover concepts such as history of...
Interactive
Rice University

Rice University: Web Adventures: Reconstructors: A Plaguing Problem

For Students 6th - 8th
Online adventure game consisting of five consecutive episodes where you become a member of a team of scientists who investigate pain relieving drugs to see if they are safe. Episodes should be played in order; however, they can be...
Interactive
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Singapore Mit Gambit Game Lab: Akrasia

For Students 9th - 10th
Downloadable single-player maze game simulates what happens to the brain under the influence of drugs.
Interactive
Curated OER

Kids Health: How the Body Works

For Students 3rd - 8th
A colorful, interactive site for kids and teens. A holistic approach to learning about your body, including topics such as feelings, drugs, injuries, and other health issues. Available in Spanish.
Website
Scientific American

Scientific American: Ecstasy May Cause More Brain Damage

For Students 9th - 10th
This article, published by Scientific American (September 27, 2002), explores new evidence which suggests the party drug ecstasy may cause more widespread brain damage than previously thought.
Handout
University of Washington

University of Washington: Alcohol and the Brain

For Students 9th - 10th
Suitable for upper elementary and up, this is a thorough explanation of what alcohol does to the body and nervous system. Includes information about fetal alcohol syndrome and links to further information.
Article
Other

Partnership for a Drug Free America: Pcp

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Partnership for a Drug-Free America is organized in question/answer format, this website provides a good introduction for students wanting to know about PCP and its hazardous effects on the human body and brain.
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Nova: The Cannabis Question: Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
The NOVA documentary, The Cannabis Question, explores the story of cannabis from the criminalization that has disproportionately harmed communities of color to the latest medical understanding of the plant. What risks does cannabis pose...
Handout
University of Washington

Neuroscience Resources for Kids: Ecstasy Mdma

For Students 9th - 10th
Here, students can read about the dangers associated with the designer drug called ecstasy. Learn about the short-term and long-term effects associated with this dangerous drug. Included is information on proper brain function, as well...
Handout
Other

Partnership for a Drug Free America: Marijuana

For Students 9th - 10th
Read brief responses to several questions concerning marijuana, its characteristics, it short-term and long-term effects, and its federal classification.
Handout
National Institute on Drug Abuse

Nida for Teens: Mind Over Matter: Marijuana

For Students 9th - 10th
An article that contains information on marijuana. You can find out where it comes from and the details about its effects on the brain.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Cocaine Addiction in Mice

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this passage and answer the five-question quiz to tests your knowledge on drug addiction treatments.
Graphic
Curated OER

Neuroscience for Kids: Drug Effects on Nervous System

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the effects of many drugs on the brain and other parts of the body. This large neuroscience resource also provides links to information on other brain and nervous system topics.
Graphic
Curated OER

Neuroscience for Kids: Drug Effects on Nervous System

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the effects of many drugs on the brain and other parts of the body. This large neuroscience resource also provides links to information on other brain and nervous system topics.
Graphic
Curated OER

Neuroscience for Kids: Drug Effects on Nervous System

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the effects of many drugs on the brain and other parts of the body. This large neuroscience resource also provides links to information on other brain and nervous system topics.
Graphic
Curated OER

Neuroscience for Kids: Drug Effects on Nervous System

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the effects of many drugs on the brain and other parts of the body. This large neuroscience resource also provides links to information on other brain and nervous system topics.
Graphic
Curated OER

Neuroscience for Kids: Drug Effects on Nervous System

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the effects of many drugs on the brain and other parts of the body. This large neuroscience resource also provides links to information on other brain and nervous system topics.
Graphic
Curated OER

Neuroscience for Kids: Drug Effects on Nervous System

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the effects of many drugs on the brain and other parts of the body. This large neuroscience resource also provides links to information on other brain and nervous system topics.
Graphic
Curated OER

Neuroscience for Kids: Drug Effects on Nervous System

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the effects of many drugs on the brain and other parts of the body. This large neuroscience resource also provides links to information on other brain and nervous system topics.
Graphic
Curated OER

Neuroscience for Kids: Drug Effects on Nervous System

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the effects of many drugs on the brain and other parts of the body. This large neuroscience resource also provides links to information on other brain and nervous system topics.
Graphic
Curated OER

Neuroscience for Kids: Drug Effects on Nervous System

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the effects of many drugs on the brain and other parts of the body. This large neuroscience resource also provides links to information on other brain and nervous system topics.

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