Pathology of Drug Abuse Tutorial

Drug abuse takes many forms. This tutorial covers the topics of smoking, vaping, alcohol, IV drugs, as well as the commonly abused drugs such as methamphetamine, GHB, ecstasy, steroids, and spice. Click the picture or this link to access the tutorial. 

Mouse Party Interactive Simulation

Meth Mouse Interactive  Simulation

This interactive activity primarily depicts how drugs interact with dopamine neurotransmitters because this website focuses on the brain's reward pathway. Mouse Party is designed to provide a small glimpse into the chemical interactions at the synaptic level that cause the drug user to feel 'high'. Click the picture or this link to access the activity from the Genetics Science Learning Center at the University of Utah.

Methamphetamine influences multiple neurotransmitter systems, affecting many regions of the brain. The molecules and mechanisms presented here are just part of the story. Click the picture or this link to access the activity from the Genetics Science Learning Center at the University of Utah. 

What Alcohol Does to Your Body
(Cadaver Video)

Video from Institute of Human Anatomy. Explains what alcohol does to your body using dissected cadavers. Good explanation of how the breathalyzer works. Click the picture or this link to access the video.