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Taking Pills Isn't the Answer

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Students explore performance-related drug use. In this health journalism lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "Taking Pills Isn't the Answer", respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete an activity based on the content of the article

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Grade
7th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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