This PowerPoint, aimed at teenagers, explains how the nature of the developing brain puts them at higher risk of addiction.
It examines the possible long and short term impact the popular recreational drugs, cannabis and MDMA, can have on brain development and mental health.
It's aim is to allow young people to be able to make informed decisions about drug use, and know where to find help or support.
Lesson One: The Teenage Brain and addiction
This lesson examines how the teenage brain is wired to seek pleasure and excitement which makes them more susceptible to addiction
Lesson Two: Cannabis Confusion
This lesson will examine the difference between medical and recreational cannabis, exploring the possible psychotic effects of the drug.
Lesson Three: Good Golly it’s Molly
This lesson will examine the physical and mental health dangers of MDMA (Molly or Ecstasy) before asking pupils to bring together their understanding from the unit to complete a task of their choosing.
You can find the complete powerpoint presentation here