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Heads Up: Real News About Drugs and Your Body- Year 15-16 Compilation for Students

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For teens (grades 7–12). A collection of articles designed to teach students the facts about timely and practical topics in drug education. Students will have the opportunity to: find unbiased, scientific answers to their questions about drugs and health; understand how their brains make decisions and how to better navigate peer-pressure situations; and receive information on the bodily risks associated with opioid medications. Additional topics include marijuana, alcohol, drugged driving, tobacco, hookah, caffeine powder, MDMA (also called Molly or Ecstasy), Spice (also called K2), heroin, prescription drugs and naxolone. Accompanying teacher's guide also available.

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Heads Up: Real News About Drugs and Your Body- Year 15-16 Compilation for Teachers

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A collection of teacher lesson plans designed to teach students the facts about timely and practical topics in drug education. Students will have the opportunity to: find unbiased, scientific answers to their questions about drugs and health; understand how their brains make decisions and how to better navigate peer-pressure situations; and receive information on the bodily risks associated with opioid medications. Additional topics include marijuana, alcohol, drugged driving, tobacco, hookah, caffeine powder, MDMA (also called Molly or Ecstasy), Spice (also called K2), heroin, prescription drugs and naxolone. Accompanying compilation available for your students.

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Mind Over Matter: The Brain's Response to Opioids

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For young teens (grades 6–8). Describes how opioids, such as Vicodin, morphine, heroin, and codeine, affect the brain, the nervous system, and the limbic system, which controls emotions.

Versión en español:
Mind Over Matter Kit (Spanish)
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Opioid Facts for Teens

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Presented in question-and-answer format, this booklet provides teens with facts about opioids and their potential harmful effects.
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Commonly Abused Drugs

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This double-sided chart provides information on the short- and long-term effects of commonly abused illegal drugs and treatment options for individuals who misuse them.