Illegal Drugs and Their Effects
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Objective
I can explain the dangers and effects of illegal drugs on the body and mind.
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Practice
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What is the blood-brain barrier, and why is it important in the context of drug use?
Describe how illegal drugs can alter neurotransmitter activity in the brain. Provide an example of a specific illegal drug and its effect on neurotransmitters.
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“Describe how illegal drugs can affect neurotransmitter levels in the brain and explain one potential danger of this alteration. Explain the long-term effects that repeated use of an illegal drug can have on a person's cognitive abilities and behavior. ”
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