Illegal Drugs and Their Effects
Grade 6•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can explain the dangers and 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 is the blood-brain barrier, and why is it important in the context of drug use?
2. Describe how illegal drugs can alter neurotransmitter activity in the brain. Provide an example of a specific illegal drug and its effect on neurotransmitters.
3. Explain the difference between how oral drugs and intravenous drugs enter the bloodstream. How does this affect the speed of their effects?
...and 4 more questions
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