Brain Scans: Alcohol And The Teenage Brain

This video takes teenagers on a tour of several labs across the country including one at the University of California at San Diego where doctors are researching the effects of alcohol use in teenage brains. The groundbreaking studies highlighted in the video dramatically connect long-term brain damage to teenage drinking. Your students will see first-hand how alcohol affects teenagers as young as 14 and 15 years old. DVD Plus version includes complete video plus interactive quizzes, additional video segments, easy chapter references, graphics, music, teacher’s resource book, and student handouts. CC

Target Audience: Grades 7–12

Time: 23 minutes

Includes: DVD and Teacher’s Guide