Halloween Trivia
What fruit was originally used to carve jack-o’-lanterns before pumpkins?
Turnips
What is a short-term effect of using cocaine?
Increased energy & alertness
About what percentage of U.S. adults struggle with substance use disorder?
Around 10%
In Hocus Pocus, what are the witches’ last name?
Sanderson
What do people traditionally bob for on Halloween?
Apples
What country is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween?
Ireland
What’s one long-term effect of alcohol use on the brain?
memory loss & brain shrinkage
True or False: More people die from alcohol-related causes than all drug overdoses combined.
True
In The Nightmare Before Christmas, what is Jack Skellington’s title?
The Pumpkin King
What colors are most associated with Halloween?
Orange & black
What’s the most popular Halloween candy in the U.S.?
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
What substance can cause “cotton mouth” and increased appetite?
Cannabis
In 2023, approximately how many people died from opioid overdoses in the U.S.?
Around 80,000
What horror film character famously wears a hockey mask?
Jason Voorhees (Friday the 13th)
What is the name of the night before Halloween sometimes called in the U.S.?
Mischief Night
What is the fear of Halloween called?
Samhainophobia
What’s a short-term effect of opioids?
Euphoria or drowsiness
What percentage of people with addiction also have a co-occurring mental health disorder?
Around 50%
What’s one famous movie that portrays addiction or recovery themes?
28 Days, Beautiful Boy, or Requiem for a Dream
What animal is often associated with witches?
Cats (especially black cats)
What day of the week was Halloween on in 2024?
Thursday
Long-term methamphetamine use can lead to what condition involving severe dental decay?
“Meth mouth”
What age group has the highest rate of substance use initiation?
Ages 18–25
What movie features a haunted hotel and a man losing his sanity?
The Shining
What ancient festival inspired modern Halloween?
Samhain