Alcohol, Marijuana, and Inhalants (Module 5)
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Introduction
In Module 4, students learned about stimulants, which make up one group of drugs. During this module, they focus on three other drugs—alcohol, marijuana, and inhalants. Students find out how these drugs affect the brain and the nervous system.
Learning Objectives
- Students learn about alcohol, marijuana, and inhalants.
- Students find out how alcohol, marijuana, and inhalants affect the brain and the nervous system.
- Students examine how alcohol, marijuana, and inhalants affect the body.
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