Preparation/Introduction

Preparation

Read the Background section of this module for more information about the effects of prescription drugs and inhalants on the brain and body.
Provide students with the Module 3 magazine Drugs in the Cupboard for background knowledge.
Determine which activities you want the class to complete.
Arrange for computer lab time or prepare the classroom computer for students’ Internet and CD-ROM use.
Photocopy and pass out the Prescription Drugs, Inhalants, and the Brain Fact Sheet for students to complete during the lecture.
Prepare transparencies and photocopies for the lesson.
Gather colored paper for Activity 1.

Introduction

Time: 15 - 20 minutes

Handouts: Module 3 magazine (PDF, 4.3MB)

Reading: Begin by giving students adequate time to read the student magazine. Have students pay particular attention to the following sections: Background, Stats and Facts, and Science in the Spotlight.

Discussion: After students have read the magazine, facilitate a discussion about the brain using the following questions. If necessary, review this information with your students using the diagrams provided.

Prescription Drugs and Inhalants

Who should take prescription drugs? When?
What are the three classes of prescription drugs?
Should a person use a prescription drug that has been prescribed for someone else?
How does inhalant abuse injure the brain and body?
What is the name of the insulation around neurons that is damaged by inhalants?

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