Alcohol and Other Drugs 7 of 8 Teaching Steps 1. Review the effects of alcohol and other drug use Review the effects of alcohol and other drug use.
Psychoactive drugs alter neurotransmitters in the brain.
The use of alcohol and other drugs has serious consequences for individuals and for society. Ask students to brainstorm the types of decisions students their age make that would fit into each of the three columns. Write student responses in the appropriate column. People usually feel less need for feedback from friends and family to help them make minor decisions. Moderate and major decisions tend to be fewer in number and generally involve more serious consequences.