Mind Matters Series | National Institute on Drug Abuse (original) (raw)

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Mind Matters invites young teens to take a scientific journey to learn about the brain’s complex responses to specific drugs, including cocaine, inhalants, K2/Spice and Bath Salts, marijuana, methamphetamine, nicotine, opioids, and prescription stimulants.

Revised: December 2019
Author: National Institute on Drug Abuse

The Mind Matters series is a valued resource for tens of thousands of teachers. Both English and Spanish booklets, as well as the accompanying Teacher’s Guide, are all available online in printable PDFs.

Mind Matters: Teacher Guide

Mind Matters: Drugs and the Brain

Mind Matters: The Body's Response to Cocaine cover

Mind Matters: The Body's Response to Inhalants cover

Mind Matters: The Body's Response to K2/Spice and Bath Salts cover

Mind Matters: The Body's Response to Marijuana

Mind Matters: The Brain's Response to Methamphetamine cover

Cover of Mind Matters: The Body's Response to Nicotine

Mind Matters: The Body's Response to Opioids cover

Mind Matters: The Body's Response to Prescription Stimulants cover