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Neurobiology Resources

Digital Anatomist Interactive Atlas (Neuroanatomy): This is an advanced program provided by the University of Washington that can be taken for credit, used in a classroom, or enjoyed for individual learning purposes. Graphics and photos illuminate many components of the nervous system. On-line movies are available for every subject. The overview details how to customize the program, label photos and diagrams, navigate the site, and how to use quiz mode.

Neuroscience for Kids -This home page has been created for all students and teachers who would like to learn more about the nervous system. Enjoy the activities and experiments on your way to learning more about the brain and spinal cord. Includes a scavenger hunt to help familiarize students with the site and with the nervous system.

Drugs and the Brain

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute, University of Washington
A Multidisciplinary Center at the University of Washington, whose mission is to support and facilitate research and research dissemination in the field of alcohol and drug abuse. Information about research being conducted and local clinical trials. Extensive list of links related to drug and alcohol abuse, treatment, and recovery.

American Council for Drug Education
Drug Prevention Lesson Plans
Lesson plans for K-12 grade levels. Each lesson plan describes the objective of the lesson, background on the topic, resources and teacher tips, and then the activities to plan for this class time. There are also downloadable PDF files containing activity worksheets.
Tips for Talking About Drugs in the Classroom
Includes appropriate messages and communication strategies for talking to students about drugs.

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
NIDA provides easy-to-use powerpoint Slide Teaching Packets on several topics related to drugs and the brain, including:The Brain and the Actions of Cocaine, Opiates, and Marijuana, The Neurobiology of Drug Addiction, and the Neurobiology of Ecstasy (MDMA). NIDA and NIH also offer a free curriculum supplement, The Brain: Understanding Neurobiology through the Study of Addiction.

Click through slide shows:

The Neurobiology of Drug Addiction
Bringing the Power of Science to Bear on Drug Abuse and Addiction

National Institute of Mental Health
News and Information about Mental Health, Clinical Trials, and Publications. Be sure to visit the Science Education portion of the site, which includes online videos and images.

PBS Online: Moyers on Addiction: Made to accompany a 1998 PBS special. Includes information about treatment, prevention, and relapse, as well as real-life stories. Simple animations illustrate the effects of cocaine, opiates, and alcohol on the brain, and demonstrate the routes drugs take to reach the brain.

Signs and Symptoms of Drug Abuse from Addictions.com: Learn to identify physical and behavioral changes, signs and symptoms, for every major drug group. Alcohol, Marijuana, Stimulants, Depressants, Narcotics, Inhalants, Hallucinogens, and PCP are all covered along with common street names for the drugs.

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