Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Using Drug Abuse to Teach Neuroscience


The Brain & the Actions of Cocaine, Opiates, and MarijuanaThe Neurobiology of Drug AddictionUnderstanding Drug Abuse and Addiction: What Science SaysThe Neurobiology of Ecstasy (MDMA)The Neurobiology of Ecstasy (MDMA)

The National Institute on Drug Abuse has designed five lessons (packets) using PowerPoints to explain the physiological aspects of drug use and abuse. While each lesson would work well within a States of Consciousness or Drug Abuse unit, they can also be used to explain the workings of the brain and neural impulses. The graphics on the Powerpoint are outstanding and each slide includes basic information and hints on how to present the material.

Go to http://www.nida.nih.gov/pubs/Teaching/ for general information on the teaching packets or click on the links below to download each individual packet.

Packet 1: The Brain & the Actions of Cocaine, Opiates, and Marijuana
Packet 2: The Neurobiology of Drug Addiction
Packet 3: Understanding Drug Abuse and Addiction: What Science Says
Packet 4: The Neurobiology of Ecstasy (MDMA)
Packet 5: Bringing the Power of Science to Bear on Drug Abuse and Addiction

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