This module focuses on the science that explains the effects that drugs have on the brain and, by extension, a person's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Specifically, it focuses on the adolescent brain. Adolescents may be more susceptible to the effects of drugs and may have difficulty making good decisions when it comes to drug use. This module includes videos, standards-based lessons, a glossary, and assessment tools. [PDF]

Concepts

data analysis, drug abuse, drug addiction, neurons

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Additional Tags

brain disease, drug treatment, relapse, reward center, substance abuse

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
• The intended use for this resource is Instructional