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. Describe the journey a drug takes from administration to reaching the brain. What factors can influence this journey?
2. Explain how neurotransmitters function in the brain and their role in regulating behaviors, emotions, and cognition.
3. Compare and contrast the short-term effects of cocaine and crystal meth on the brain and body.
...and 4 more questions
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