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episodes

Episode 1 - Drugs in Society

In this episode, Anya, Ava & Lola discuss how drug advertisements and social media have an impact on our local community. They learn how and why drug use is a persuasive problem in our society.

Click here to check out Module 1's resources & activities!

https://teens.drugabuse.gov/sites/default/files/grades4-5mod1.pdf

Episode 2 - Your Amazing Brain

In this episode, Anya shows Ava & Lola a video of Dr. Taitano describing the different parts of the brain and the different tools scientists use to study them. They learn about each part of the brain from the cerebellum to the limbic system and how they function. They also learn about the tools PET, SPECT, and MRI that are used to study the brain.

Episode 3 - Neurotransmission

In this episode, Anya shows Ava & Lola a video of Dr. Taitano explaining the role of neurotransmission in the brain and how drugs can disrupt its process.

Episode 4 - The Effects of Stimulants

In this episode, Anya shares with Ava and Lola what stimulants are and what they do to the brain.

Episode 5 Part 1 - How Alcohol & Marijuana Affect the Brain and Nervous System

In this episode, Anya plays a game with Ava & Lola to see how much they know about the effects of Alcohol and Marijuana.

Episode 5 Part 2 - How Inhalants Affect the Brain & Nervous System

In this episode, Anya, Ava & Lola discuss inhalants and the affect they have on the brain and nervous system.

Episode 6 - Drug Addiction

In this episode, Anya, Ava & Lola discuss what addiction is and the signs of drug addiction.

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