Illegal Drugs and Their Effects
Unknown Grade•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can explain the short-term and long-term effects of illegal drugs on the body and mind.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What are the primary ways that illegal drugs can enter the bloodstream, and how does this affect their onset of action?
2. Explain how neurotransmitters function in the brain and describe the role they play in the effects of illegal drugs.
3. Compare and contrast the short-term effects of cocaine and crystal meth on the body. Include at least two specific effects for each drug.
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