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Protecting Your Nervous System from Harmful Substances

Understand the dangers of drugs, alcohol, and nicotine for the developing brain.

Module

Nervous System & Coordination

Age

Age 10

Duration

10 min

Questions

5

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  1. Question 1

    Multiple choice

    Why is it especially important for young people to avoid alcohol and drugs?

  2. Question 2

    Multiple choice

    What is addiction?

  3. Question 3

    Multiple choice

    Which of the following is a healthy way to protect your brain from harmful substances?

  4. Question 4

    True or false

    Harmful substances can change the brain's chemistry, making it harder to feel happy without the substance.

  5. Question 5

    Matching

    Match each harmful substance to a specific danger it poses.

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