Addictions

2. Definition of Addiction

3. Pair-Share Brainstorm
How do you define
“addiction”?
Give examples

5. What is Addiction?
“Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing brain
disease that is characterized by physically and
mentally dependent on a particular substance
or activity”

6. Understanding Addiction as a Disease

7. Background on
the Brain
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8. Reward Pathway

9. DAY
Increase in Tolerance Over Time
Withdrawal

10. How an Addicted Brain Works

13. Summary of Addiction Physiology

14. There Is No Difference between
Alcoholism and Other Drug Addictions
“An addiction is a disease
not a choice”
“Stops being addicted
starts with a choice”

15. How Addiction Changes Your Brain (CNN)

17. SCIENCE FINAL PROJECT
Drug Awareness Conference
1. Caffeine
2. Tobacco
3. Marijuana
4. Cocaine
5. Food Addiction
6. Alcohol
7. Sports: physical and mental health
*Digital Presentation
(5 Content Slides)
*Flyer (1 page)
*Quiz (4 questions)