Opioids
Naloxone (Narcan) is a safe medicine.
True. It only reverses overdoses in people with opioids in their system.
Your brain stops developing at 25 years old.
True.
It is NOT safe to drive high.
True. Driving under the influence of weed can slow reaction time, decrease coordination and cause difficulty reacting to signals and sounds on the road.
Deep breathing is an unhealthy coping skill.
False. Deep breathing is a healthy coping skill that helps manage stress by signaling the nervous system to calm down.
Naloxone works to reverse an opioid overdose in the body for 3 days.
False. Naloxone works to reverse an opioid overdose in the body for only 30-90 minutes. It is possible for the effects of an overdose after naloxone wears off. Always call 911 and stay until EMS arrives.
Drinking alcohol is not as risky as other drugs.
False. Drinking alcohol can cause you to make poor decisions and engage in risky/harmful behavior that can result in a variety of serious consequences such as injuries, sexual assault, legal trouble, and even death.
Vaping is a safer alternative than smoking cigarettes or weed.
False. It is not safer, it is different. Popcorn lung scars lungs like chemical burns and lung damage can occur because of vaping, decreases lung capacity.
False. Talking to a loved one or seeking professional help can be beneficial to learning how to cope and process different emotions.
Arizona Good Samaritan Law does NOT provide protection during an overdose.
False. A key protection under Arizona's Good Samarian law encourages calling for help during an overdose, the caller and the individual suffering the overdose may be protected from charges for drug possession.
You should wait until you are 21 to drink alcohol.
True. People who begin drinking before age 15 are 3.5 times more likely to develop a drinking problem at some point in their lives than those who begin drinking at age 21 or older.
Vaping Nicotine or Cannabis helps with depression and anxiety.
False. Research has found nicotine worsens anxiety symptoms and feelings of depression. Vaping cannabis increases depression and suicidal thoughts.
Journaling is a healthy way to cope with stress.
True. It helps you identify negative thought patterns, manage emotions and improve overall mental and physical well-being.
Fentanyl is 50x to 100x more powerful than heroin and morphine.
True.
Drinking alcohol helps you fit in.
False. Research shows the majority of young people do not drink alcohol.
Marijuana helps with focus and getting better grades.
False. Students who use weed regularly are 3x less likely to graduate high school.
Using coping skills is only for people with mental health issues.
False. Healthy coping skills can benefit anyone and practicing them can help manage everyday stress and difficult emotions.
Blue Lips and Nails are a sign of an overdose.
True. Not responding, Slow or not breathing, cold & clammy skin, tiny pupils are all signs of an overdose.
Drinking and driving is safe.
False. About 1 in 4 teen car crashes involves underage drinking driver.
Everyone smokes weed.
False. At least 7 out of every 10 students do not use marijuana.
Turning to drugs or alcohol is a healthy way to handle stress.
False. Turning to drugs or alcohol to manage stress can lead to addiction, worsening of mood disorders and increase health problems.