Nervous system
Draw a detailed and colorful diagram of the nervous system
Label
brain
spinal cord
neurons
central nervous system
peripheral nervous system
sympathetic nervous system
para-sympathetic nervous system
corpus collosum
cerebellum
brain stem
hypothalamus
thalamus
limbic system
hippocampus
basal ganglia
midbrain
cerebral cortex
Label
brain
spinal cord
neurons
central nervous system
peripheral nervous system
sympathetic nervous system
para-sympathetic nervous system
corpus collosum
cerebellum
brain stem
hypothalamus
thalamus
limbic system
hippocampus
basal ganglia
midbrain
cerebral cortex
Substances of Abuse
Create a posterboard or PowerPoint that defines and explains each of the following categories of psychoactive drugs
Explain (using correct anatomical vocabulary), what affect each classification has on the nervous system, behavior, thinking, feeling and health status. List a few examples of drugs from each category.
depressant
stimulant
hallucinogen
amphetamine
narcotic
anasthetic
sedative
Explain (using correct anatomical vocabulary), what affect each classification has on the nervous system, behavior, thinking, feeling and health status. List a few examples of drugs from each category.
depressant
stimulant
hallucinogen
amphetamine
narcotic
anasthetic
sedative
the addicted brain
Essay (introduction, body, conlusion) 750 words + references
1. Using the information in the Power Points, explain why some groups of the population (disabled, mentally ill, TBI, etc.) are more likely to become addicted.
2. Explain the pleasure center and the chemicals and mechanism in the brain that causes addiction. Be sure to include the names of the brain chemicals that affect pleasure.
3. Is there a difference in the physiology of a substance addiction compared to a behavioral addiction? Explain why or why not, using details from the PowerPoint.
1. Using the information in the Power Points, explain why some groups of the population (disabled, mentally ill, TBI, etc.) are more likely to become addicted.
2. Explain the pleasure center and the chemicals and mechanism in the brain that causes addiction. Be sure to include the names of the brain chemicals that affect pleasure.
3. Is there a difference in the physiology of a substance addiction compared to a behavioral addiction? Explain why or why not, using details from the PowerPoint.
draw a map or explain in paragraph form
Use the information in the PowerPoint
Distribution
Metabolism
Absorption
Excretion
Distribution
Metabolism
Absorption
Excretion
Agencies that provide
substance abuse assessments and treatment
List five agencies within Alaska that assess and treat substance abuse/addiction
Define the eligibility criteria of each agency
Explain how each agency is funded
If you are unsure how to locate information
use the WWW to research the agency
call the agency
Define the eligibility criteria of each agency
Explain how each agency is funded
If you are unsure how to locate information
use the WWW to research the agency
call the agency
Addiction & Domestic violence
Follow the links. Summarize in a paragraph the unique issues and needs of victims/batterers who are addicted to substances
Dynamics of substance abuse
Essay (introduction, body, conclusion)
500 words+ references
How does substance abuse effect the family system?
500 words+ references
How does substance abuse effect the family system?