Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Effects
Grade 10th Grade · Health · 60 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze the short-term and long-term effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs on the body and mind.
Warm-Up Video
TED-Ed · 5:21
How do cigarettes affect the body? - Krishna Sudhir
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
When smoking cigarettes, tar damages tooth enamel and causes decay, while smoke damages nerve-endings in the nose, causing loss of smell.
- 2
Nicotine in cigarettes causes the release of dopamine and other neurotransmitters, which creates pleasurable sensations and makes smoking highly addictive.
- 3
Quitting smoking can lead to anxiety and depression due to nicotine withdrawal, but nicotine replacement therapy, counseling, and exercise can help smokers stay cigarette-free.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe three short-term effects of smoking cigarettes on the body as explained in the video.”
Complete Lesson Package
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