Unit 2: Addiction 101
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Learning Objectives
- To define addiction as a chronic brain disease
- To understand the differences between an addiction, a want, a need, and a habit
- To identify and correct common misconceptions about addiction
- To understand how addiction seizes control of the brain’s natural processes
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Lesson 2.1: Addiction
Student-driven activity: includes discussion, working in pairs or groups, and presenting.
A PowerPoint with many moments and opportunities for student discussion.
A quick and impactful activity that sparks student thinking and conversation.
Unit Kahoot!
Fun, interactive quiz played as a team or individual.
Unit Discussion Guide
Conversation starter for a young person and a trusted adult in their life.