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Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Cirrhosis

For Students 9th - 10th
Intelihealth looks at the liver disease cirrhosis, which is often associated with acute alcoholism, and discusses its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and the like.
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Handout
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Alcohol and Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describes the diseases and medical problems associated with alcohol use and alcohol abuse: heartburn, liver disease, ulcers, and cancer of the gastro-intestinal tract.
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Website
National Institutes of Health

Niaaa: Aging and Alcohol Abuse

For Students 9th - 10th
This website, which focuses on alcohol abuse in older adults, is organized into the following sections: "Physical Effects of Alcohol," "Mixing Drugs," "Who Becomes A Problem Drinker?" "How to Recognize A Drinking Problem," "Getting...
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Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Alcohol Withdrawal

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the effects of alcohol withdrawal, or "The changes the body goes through when a person suddenly stops drinking after prolonged and heavy alcohol use." This article is organized into several brief sections including: "Symptoms,"...
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Kids: It's My Life: Alcohol, Thinking About Drinking

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts straight about underage drinking. Take interactive quizzes, participate in virtual teen surveys, and read answers to current questions about alcohol abuse.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Drug Awareness

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is an introductory and informative lesson about (illegal) drug use and abuse. It is geared towards 8th grade, but can be adapted. It has symptoms of use, the effects drugs have on health, addiction...