Illegal Drugs and Their Effects
Grade 945 min
Learning Objective
I can explain the short-term and long-term effects of illegal drugs on the body and mind.
Lesson Flow
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How do drugs affect the brain? - Sara Garofalo
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Practice
7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Explain the short-term effects of cocaine on the brain and body, including its impact on neurotransmitter levels. Describe the long-term effects of repeated use of crystal meth on cognitive functions and neural networks in the brain.”
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