Addictions
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This lesson examines various forms of addiction—from behavioral habits like excessive phone use and gaming to substance, food, and shopping addictions—explaining how they impact the brain, particularly in teens, and offering practical strategies to regain control and foster recovery.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this module, students will:
- Define Addiction: Understand what addiction is and distinguish between behavioral and substance addictions.
- Recognize Impacts: Identify how addictive behaviors affect mental, physical, and social health, especially during adolescence.
- Spot Warning Signs: Learn to recognize key red flags of addiction in oneself or others.
- Adopt Recovery Strategies: Explore practical techniques to set boundaries, regain balance, and support long-term recovery.
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 5 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Addictions IntroductionIntroduction to Addictions1
- Part 1Explains how addiction develops through the brain's reward system, differentiating behavioral and substance addictions while highlighting why teenagers are especially vulnerable.2
- Part 2Details how social media and smartphone use exploit psychological triggers to keep users hooked, examines their impact on well-being, and suggests strategies to reclaim control over screen time.2
- Part 3Discusses how video games are engineered to be addictive through rewards, social engagement, and escapism, and reviews the negative consequences on health, academics, and relationships, along with tips for achieving balance.2
- Part 4Describes the dangers of substance abuse along with food and shopping addictions, focusing on their effects on the brain and body—especially in teens—and offers approaches to overcome these cycles.2
Cory
Teacher Chris employs a dynamic blend of direct instruction, narrative
storytelling, and decision-based techniques that harness real-world scenarios andreflective inquiry to create a rich and engaging learning experience. By combining clear, structured teaching with opportunities for active decision-making, he empowers students to connect abstract concepts with practical decisions, critically assess their career paths, and foster personal growth.
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