Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

What Is MDMA (Ecstasy or Molly)?

Subject Area

Health Education

Grade(s)

6, 7, 10, 11, 12

Overview

This article is written for teenagers to understand the dangerous effects of using ecstasy or molly. It discusses the effects on the brain and body, the prevalence of teen use, and what to do if someone needs help. 

    Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 6

    HE19.6.7.2

    Describe practices to avoid to reduce health risks to self and others.

    Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 7

    HE19.7.1.2

    Predict the risk of injury or illness if engaging in unhealthy behaviors.

    Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 7

    HE19.7.2.5

    Discuss how risky choices influence the likelihood of unhealthy behaviors, including tobacco use increasing the risk of using other drugs and peer pressure to consume alcohol.

    Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 10 - Health Education

    HE19.HE.5.2

    Develop a thoughtful decision-making process in health-related situations.

    Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 10-12 - Leaders in Health Advocacy

    HE19.LHA.2.1

    Analyze how health risk behaviors in the local school and community are influenced by family, peers and other factors.

    Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 10-12 - Leaders in Health Advocacy

    HE19.LHA.5.1

    Identify decision-making skills used in situations that put adolescents and teens at risk.

    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Informational Material

    Resource Provider

    Other

    Resource Provider other

    National Institute on Drug Abuse
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