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Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Health Grade 7
Grade 7
e-Journal

Health Online
Illegal Drugs

Step 1. Questions

Any drug can be abused. Some drugs, however, have no medical purpose or health benefit. They may make people feel good for a short time, but have dangerous side effects and serious long-term consequences. The manufacture, use, and sale of such drugs is against the law.

For this e-Journal project, you will research and report on illegal drugs. Here are questions to guide your research.
  • What are some examples of illegal drugs? What health risks do they pose?
  • What are some of the long-term effects and consequences of using illegal drugs?
  • What regrets do drug users express? Why can’t they easily stop their drug habits?
  • Why do some teens experiment with illegal drugs?
As you visit the Web sites listed in Step 2, take notes in the note-taking boxes. You may also use search engines to find other Web sites to visit, or research drug use at the library. You may also want to interview a physician, nurse, or other health-care professional.

When you are ready, follow Steps 3 and 4 to write your report.

Step 2. Research

Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!

Mind Over Matter
How does your brain respond to illegal drugs? Join Sara Bellum, your cartoon host, as you explore the answers. This useful Web site comes from the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the National Institutes of Health.
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NIDA for Teens: The Science Behind Drug Abuse
NIDA stands for the National Institute on Drug Abuse. They put together this awesome Web site packed with facts, advice and useful information on drug abuse. Check it out!
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Drug Abuse: Altered States
PBS produced an award-winning television program about drugs and drug addiction. Here is the Web site for this program. Learn about the dangers of drugs through facts, pictures, and personal stories.
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