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Unit 7: Tobacco, Alcohol, and Other Drugs

Chapter 21, Lesson 1
CDC Tips4Youth
Did you know that recent studies have shown that nicotine is addictive in ways similar to alcohol, cocaine, and heroin? At this Web site, you will take a Tobacco Quiz to test your tobacco knowledge. Discuss your results.

Chapter 21, Lesson 2
American Lung Association
Do you have a relative or friend who smokes tobacco? Perhaps this person has tried to quit but has been unsuccessful. Visit this Web site to learn about the American Lung Association's programs for people who want to quit smoking. Review the resources in the Quitting Smoking section, and then create a list of tips to help people break the smoking habit.

Chapter 22, Lesson 1
The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
It is estimated that alcohol use is involved in one-third to two-thirds of sexual assault and acquaintance or date rape cases among teens and college students. At this Web site, you will learn many important facts and statistics about teens and alcohol use. Create an alcohol quiz that could be given to younger students to help them understand the dangers of alcohol use.

Chapter 23, Lesson 4
American Council for Drug Education
Do you what the effects of ecstasy are? At this Web site, you will learn about various drugs, including their side effects and their dangerous impurities. Create a chart listing the drugs included on this site and three facts about each drug.