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Drug Abuse: Altered States

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Students view an "In the Mix" video about drug abuse. They participate in a discussion about the video, distinguish several facts and myths about drug use, identify how drugs can affect people's lives and engage in role-playing the refusal of drugs.

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drugs

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drug prevention, drugs, health
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Health
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Discussion
Technology
Video
Year
1999
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