Drug Addiction Is a Disease of the Brain

PBS Learning Media
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PBS Learning Media
Resource Type
Classroom Material
Keywords
brain function addiction chemical abuse chemical addiction addictive frontal cortex reward center brain drugs
Subjects
Health Studies Science
Grade Levels
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
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Drug Addiction Is a Disease of the Brain

Joanna Fowler explains why some people experiment with drugs and get addicted while others do not and says it may not be possible to know ahead of time whether you're one of the vulnerable ones.
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PBS Learning Media

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