Types of Prescription Drugs
What type of drug is a painkiller that blocks pain signals?
Opioid
Where do fake pills come from?
Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok DMs, Telegram
What is a common effect of a stimulant overdose?
Heart problems, seizures
Who is an example of a trusted adult in your life?
Answers may vary
Does Adderall make you smarter on tests?
No
What type of drug is known for "speeding up" the brain?
Stimulant
How do dealers discreetly communicate about different drugs?
Emojis representing various drugs
What is the name of the spray that can reverse an opioid overdose?
Naxalone
What is the number for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline?
988
What type of drug is fentanyl (opioid, depressant, or stimulant)?
Opioid
What type of drug is known for "slowing down" the brain?
Depressant
Out of 10 fake prescription pills, how many contain a lethal does of fentanyl?
6
Out of 10 teen overdose cases, how many involved opiods?
9
What is the number for the Crisis Text Line?
741741
When does the brain finish developing?
25 years
Name one common opioid
OxyContin, Vicodin, Percocet, Codeine
How many fentanyl-laced pills were seized by the DEA in 2025?
More than 47 million
What event caused overdose deaths to double?
Covid-19 Pandemic
Other than just saying "no," how can you reject drugs in a peer pressure situation?
Answers may vary
3/4 of teen overdose deaths are caused by what drug?
Fentanyl
Name two common stimulants
Adderall, Ritalin, Vyvanse. Concerta
How many grams of fentanyl can deadly?
0.002 grams
What percentage represents the increase in overdose deaths among 10–19 year-olds between 2019 and 2021?
109%
What is the number for the SAMHSA National Helpline?
1-800-662-HELP
What part of the brain is the last to fully develop?
Prefrontal cortex