Drug-free facts
What does it mean to be drug free?
Choosing not to use illegal drugs or misuse medications
Name one healthy activity you can do instead of using drugs.
Exercise, sports, music, hobbies, or spending time with friends/ family.
What is one simple word you can use when someone offers you something you don't want?
No
Name one goal that staying healthy can help you achieve.
Any reasonable goal, such as doing well in school, playing sports, or pursuing a career.
What is the main message of Red Ribbon Week?
Make healthy, drug-free choices.
Which type of medicine should only be taken as directed by a doctor or trusted adult?
Prescription medicine.
What are three things that can help you manage stress in a healthy way?
Exercise, talking to someone, getting enough sleep, relaxing, or doing a hobby.
True or False: You have the right to say no when someone pressures you to do something you're uncomfortable with.
True
How can drugs interfere with someone's goals?
They can negatively affect health, judgement, relationship, school and work.
What color is traditionally associated with Red Ribbon Week?
True or False: Taking more medicine than directed can be dangerous, even if the medicine is normally safe.
True
Why is getting enough sleep important?
It helps your body and brain function properly and can improve mood and concentration.
What is a good strategy if someone keeps pressuring you after you've said no?
Leave the situation and get help from a trusted adult.
What is one quality of a good goal?
It should be specific, realistic, and achievable.
What is one way schools can promote Red Ribbon Week?
Posters, educational activities, spirit days, assemblies, or drug-free pledges.
What is one reason people might choose to stay drug-free?
To protect their health, relationships, goals, and future.
What is one healthy way to handle a difficult emotion?
Talk to a trusted person, write about it, exercise, or take time to calm down.
What does "peer pressure" mean?
Pressure from people your age to behave or make a choice in a certain way.
Why is making healthy choices important for your future?
Choices you make now can affect your health, opportunities, relationships, and ability to reach your goals.
What does making a "drug-free pledge" represent?
A personal commitment to make healthy choices and avoid illegal drugs and the misuse of substances.
What is the difference between using medicine correctly and misusing it?
Correct use follows the directions of a healthcare professional or the label; misuse means using it in an unsafe or unintended way.
Why can having positive goals help someone make healthy decisions?
Goals give you something meaningful to work toward and can motivate you to avoid choices that could interfere with them.
Give two ways to respond to peer pressure while staying confident.
Clearly say no, change the subject, leave the situation, or suggest a different activity.
If a friend is struggling with substance use, what is one positive thing you can do?
Encourage them to talk to a trusted adult or qualified professional and offer supportive, nonjudgmental help.
What is one important question they can ask themselves before making a risky decision?
"How could this choice affect my health, my goals, or my future?"
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