Saying No to Alcohol, Nicotine, and Drugs
Grade 7th Grade · Health · 35 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can explain the benefits of refusing alcohol, nicotine, and drugs.
Warm-Up Video
TED-Ed · 5:43
What causes addiction, and why is it so hard to treat? - Judy Grisel
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
When someone repeatedly uses an addictive substance, their brain may develop a tolerance, requiring more of the substance to achieve the same effect.
- 2
Addictive substances exploit the brain's reward pathway by altering the release of dopamine in the nucleus accumbens.
- 3
Factors such as trauma, mental health conditions, and substance use before age 18 can increase a person's susceptibility to substance use disorder.
Practice Questions
5 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Name three negative effects that alcohol, nicotine, or drugs can have on the brain and body, as explained in the video.”
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