"Almost everything we think we know about addiction is wrong." Or so says this resource. Find out what is true, and what is known about addiction in a short video that examines the unhealthy bonds and disconnections that lead to addiction. 

Concepts

drugs, drug addiction, addiction

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Additional Tags

health

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the video to supplement a study of opiate addiction, including the dangers of prescription opiates and the American opioid epidemic
• Flip the lesson having class members view the video, respond to the comprehension questions, and research some of the links before returning for a full-class discussion

Classroom Considerations

• Preview the video and closely examine closely the images before deciding whether the video is appropriate to your learning situation

Pros

• The resource includes the video, a comprehension check, links to related articles and discussion questions

Cons

• None