Alcohol IQ
True or false: Alcohol can affect your judgment before you notice that you feel drunk.
True-a person may feel fine while their ability to make safe decisions is already compromised.
What is the name of the addictive substance commonly found in many vapes?
Nicotine. Some products may contain other substances, and not all products are labeled accurately.
True or false: If something is sold in a store, it must be safe for teens.
False. Legal sale does not mean a product is safe for teenagers
Give one short, confident way to say no if someone offers you a vape.
Examples: 'No thanks,' 'I'm good,' or 'That's not for me.'
Name one healthy activity that can help you deal with stress without alcohol or vaping.
Examples: exercise, music, hobbies, talking to someone, breathing exercises, or spending time with friends.
What organ does most of the work of breaking down alcohol?
The Liver
True or false: The cloud from a vape is just harmless water vapor.
False. Vape aerosol can contain nicotine, tiny particles, flavoring chemicals, and other potentially harmful substances.
True or false: Most vape aerosol disappears, so there is no reason to be concerned about breathing it in.
False. Aerosol can contain harmful substances and can affect people nearby.
Your friend says, 'Come on, just try it once.' Perform a skit showing 3-4 different ways to say no.
Walk away, say you will get in trouble, tell the way it harms the body
In 10 seconds, name three people or resources a teen could ask for help.
Examples: a parent or guardian, teacher, school counselor, coach, school nurse, or healthcare professional.
Name two ways alcohol can affect a teenager's brain or body.
Possible answers: impaired judgment, slower reactions, poor coordination, memory problems, and risks to the developing brain.
What are some symptoms of nicotine withdrawal?
Nicotine withdrawal is real. Symptoms can include irritability, anxiety, trouble concentrating, restlessness, and difficulty sleeping.
True or false: Nicotine can affect attention, learning, mood, and impulse control in the developing brain.
True. Nicotine exposure during adolescence can affect brain development.
You see a friend posting a video of themselves drinking and planning to drive. What should you do?
Do not get in the car. Tell a trusted adult immediately and contact emergency services if there is an immediate danger.
TEAM CHALLENGE: Make up a 5-second slogan encouraging people to stay alcohol- and vape-free.
Award points for a clear, creative, positive slogan.
Is alcohol a depressant or a stimulant and what does it do to the body?
Depressant-it slows activity in the central nervous system, even thought it can initially make someone feel more energetic and talkative.
At what age on average is the human brain developed and how does nicotine affect it?
The brain continues developing into the mid-20's. Nicotine exposure during adolescence can affect brain systems involved in attention, learning, mood and impusle control.
A student says, 'Vaping is just flavored air.' What is one fact you could use to correct them?
Vape aerosol is not simply water or air; it may contain nicotine, particles, metals, and other chemicals.
A friend who vapes asks you to keep it secret because they cannot stop. What is a supportive response?
Listen without shaming them and encourage them to talk to a trusted adult, school counselor, or healthcare professional.
ACT IT OUT: One teammate offers another a vape. Show a confident refusal and a supportive friend's response.
Award points for a clear refusal, respect for the choice, and a safe alternative.
A friend has been drinking and is difficult to wake. What should you do?
Get emergency help immediately. Call 911, stay with them, and follow the dispatcher's instructions. Do not leave them alone or assume they can sleep it off.
One of your good friends has a vape on them at school. They give it to you to hide for them. Act out in a skit what you should do.
Turn it in to an adult. Explain whose it was even though it may get your friend into trouble.
A friend says, 'Everyone in our grade vapes.' Perform a lightening round with 8 ways to say no in 30 seconds.
Don't assume the claim is true. You can say, 'Not everyone does, and I can make my own choice.'
Your group is at a party. Someone who has been drinking offers to drive everyone home. Plan and perform a skit for a safe plan.
Don't ride with them. Call a sober trusted adult or another safe ride, and seek emergency help if anyone is in danger.
LIGHTNING ROUND: Name four ways to make a school or friend group more supportive of healthy choices.
Examples: include others, avoid pressuring people, share accurate information, support friends who ask for help, and involve trusted adults.