Alcohol Facts
True or False: Alcohol can slow down your brain and body.
True
What addictive chemical is found in tobacco products?
Nicotine
Why can using drugs while your brain is still developing be especially harmful?
Because the teen brain is still growing — drugs can cause lasting changes to memory, mood, and decision-making
Who are three trusted adults you can talk to if you feel pressured?
Parent, teacher, counselor, coach, etc.
True or False: Most teens drink alcohol or smoke.
False — most teens do NOT.
What type of drug is alcohol: stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogen?
Depressant
Name one harmful effect of smoking on the body
Examples: lung cancer, heart disease, bad breath, yellow teeth
Name one type of illegal drug.
Examples: marijuana (where illegal), cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine
What can you say if someone offers you alcohol or drugs?
“No thanks, I’m not into that.” or “I want to stay healthy.”
How do advertisements try to make alcohol or vaping look appealing?
They show fun, popularity, or success.
Name two ways alcohol can negatively affect a teen’s future.
Poor grades, trouble with law, addiction, damaged relationships.
What does “secondhand smoke” mean?
Smoke inhaled by someone nearby who isn’t smoking.
What is prescription drug misuse?
Taking medicine not prescribed to you or in a way not directed.
True or False: Real friends respect your decision to say no.
True
How can you be a positive influence online?
Share healthy messages or support friends making good choices.
True or False: Drinking coffee or taking a shower helps you sober up faster.
False — only time can sober you up.
True or False: E-cigarettes and vapes are safe because they don’t have tobacco.
False — they still contain nicotine and other harmful chemicals.
What does “overdose” mean?
Taking too much of a drug, which can be life-threatening.
What is one goal or dream that could be hurt by using drugs or alcohol?
Examples: sports performance, grades, relationships, health.**
What should you think about before believing something online about vaping or drugs?
Who posted it? Is it factual? What’s their goal?
Name one way alcohol can affect your decision-making.
It lowers judgment and self-control, leading to risky choices.
Name one reason teens might think vaping is harmless.
Because of advertising, flavors, or seeing others do it.
What does “addiction” mean?
When someone’s body or mind becomes dependent on a substance and they can’t easily stop using it.
What’s one healthy way to deal with stress instead of using substances?
Exercise, talking to someone, journaling, listening to music.
Why is it important to question what you see on social media about drugs?
Because people often post only the “fun” side, not the consequences.