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Drug Addiction is a Disease

Learn what's new from the scientists at the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
Go on a scavenger hunt, explore the brain, and test your short term memory.
Teen Brain
Find out about:

• Discussing sensitive health issues

• Why teens make rushed decisions more often than adults

• The impact of peer pressure on teen decision making

• Real questions from teens answered by scientists

• Links to previous Heads Up articles

• More resources for teens

New lessons and reproducibles, as well as useful links for your students.

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