Drug WebQuest

Introduction

A drug is any chemical taken into the body that alters normal body processes. Research the following drugs to find out more about each.

Task

1.  Drugs can be found all over the world.  Which country has the highest rate of experimentation with illegal drugs?  Circle your answer.

a. The Netherlands    

b. China

c. The United Kingdom

d. The U.S.A.

Check out the following website to for help in answering this question.

http://www.psmag.com/health-and-behavior/try-drugs-anyone-else-9-ways-addiction-different-america-85093

2. Visit http://www.scholastic.com/headsup/assets/poster.htm and identify one way drugs affect each part of your body.

Brain                  

Liver

Nose

Kidneys

Mouth

Bones

Heart

Skin

Lungs

 

3. Depressants

Barbiturates

CNS Depressants

Opiates

4. Stimulants

Amphetamines

Methamphetamines

Cocaine

5. Hallucinogens

6. Marijuana

7. Club Drugs

8. Inhalants

9. Steroids

Process

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