Lesson Plan
The Path to Addiction: Understanding Substance Abuse
Understand substance addiction
This lesson explores the journey from experimentation to addiction, focusing on the psychological and physiological effects of drugs. Students will engage with a video presentation, "What Causes Addiction, and Why Is It So Hard to Treat?", followed by a reflective group discussion. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the complexities of addiction, the impact on the brain, and the challenges in treating addiction, fostering awareness and empathy.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Step 1
Introduction
5 mins
Step 2
Video Presentation
6 mins
Step 3
Group Discussion
25 mins
Step 4
Closure
9 mins

Discussion

