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Anti-Drug Advice to a Peer
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The purpose of this activity is to reinforce students' decisions to be drug-free by discussing the negative consequences of drug use; the positive consequences of being drug-free; the fact that most youth do not use drugs; and learning resistance skills to say no to drugs. By writing a response to a "Dear Peer" letter, students will strengthen their commitment to be drug-free and communicate an anti-drug message to others.
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Constant Craving: How Drugs Interact with the Nervous System
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In this lesson, students investigate the ways that various addictive drugs interact with the human nervous system.
Explore possible genetic relationships between drug addiction and the nervous system by reading and discussing, "Genetic Studies Promise a Path to Better Treatment of Addictions."
Research a specific drug and explore how it interacts with the nervous system.
Create short plays to educate peers about the effects of drugs on the nervous system.
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Creating Anti-Drug Poetry or Songs
Drugs and Terror: Teacher Lesson
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This lesson plan is designed to help students learn more about the link between the illegal drug use in the United States and acts of terrorism and terror around the world. Students will learn about the different aspects of the war on terrorism, examine the emerging information about "narco-terrorism" and explore how decreasing American drug use could have impact on reducing terror in the world.
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Fighting Fire with Fire: Learning About the Effects of Drugs and Drug Treatment Programs in the Science or Health Classroom
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In this lesson plan, students use a New York Times article about a radical form of drug treatment being currently tested on heroin addicts as a springboard for research on the effects of various drugs. Students then create informational pamphlets to be distributed throughout the school community.
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High-Risk Areas: Understanding the Motivation Behind Drug Abuse Behaviors that Put People at Risk for Contracting H.I.V.
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In this lesson, students create concept maps exploring the 'causes' of drug abuse that, in Siberia and around the world, often lead to the contraction of H.I.V. Students then develop 'solutions' papers that expound upon possible solutions to a 'cause' of the spread of H.I.V. in Siberia.
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Marijuana: Help someone kick the habit
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In this lesson, students assess why youth smoke pot and discuss solutions.
Students will:
1. Define substance abuse.
2. Assess how they and their friends have been affected by marijuana.
3. Evaluate how pot users are hurting themselves.
4. Explore how teens can stay away from or stop smoking pot.
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Medical Marijuana: Legitimate Use or Legalized Abuse?
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In this lesson students will use cooperative learning activities to discuss opinions about medical marijuana use and see both sides of the issue.
Students will use decision making skills and strategies to render their own decision about the U.S. Supreme Court case related to medical marijuana use
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More Harm Than Good? Exploring the Debate Behind the "Harm Reduction" Approach to Drug Use
Prescriptions for Disaster? Creating Public Service Campaigns About Prescription Drug Abuse Among Teens
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In this lesson, students share opinions about prescription drugs and prepare public service campaigns to inform peers and adults about the dangers of prescription drug abuse. Students identify methods to communicate and distribute their campaigns.
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Role-playing Through a Puppet Show
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The purpose of this activity is to enhance students' personal and social skills to promote positive lifestyle choices and resist drug use. By developing and conducting a puppet show, students will practice effective communication and resistance skills that support their commitment not to use drugs.
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Role-playing Through Cartoons
Special Treatment: Developing Substance Abuse Treatment Programs Geared to Teenagers
Substance Use, or Abuse? Exploring Medicinal Benefits of Controlled Substances
This Is Your Brain on Pot: Creating Informational Print Advertisements to Inform Teenagers about the Physiological Effects of Marijuana Addiction
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In this lesson, students learn about the causes and effects of marijuana addiction and research how THC affects different areas of the brain. They then synthesize their knowledge by creating print advertisements that inform teenagers about the physiological dangers of marijuana addiction.
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