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The Dangers of Mixing Drugs Instructional VideoThe Dangers of Mixing Drugs Instructional Video
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TED-Ed
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6th - Higher Ed
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Science
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Media Length
5:03
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15 mins
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The Dangers of Mixing Drugs

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Drug interactions can be dangerous. Viewers of a short video learn about some well-known and some not-so-well-known interactions that can lead to serious consequences.

4 Views 4 Downloads

Concepts

drugs, prescription drugs, drug abuse, drug addiction, addiction, health problems, risks, consequences

Additional Tags

health

Instructional Ideas

  • Ask a pharmacist or a drug representative to speak with the class about other interactions
  • Bring in examples of the warnings that come with prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs
  • Have groups research then create a wall display of other dangerous drug interactions

Classroom Considerations

  • The TEDEd resources does not include the usual comprehension check and links to related materials

Pros

  • Animations demonstrate how certain drugs interact and cause problems

Cons

  • The video does not contain information on where to find information on drug combinations to avoid

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