What is a Drug
Fill in the Blank:
A drug changes how _______
Your body functions
I bought Advil right on the shelf at Kroger, is that a prescription or over-the-counter?
Over the counter!
You're at a party and someone offers you a unknown pill, OH NO! What do you do first?
Say no and leave the situation or contact a trusted adult
True or False: Vaping is completely safe because it doesn’t involve burning tobacco.
False! Vaping still contains nicotine that can harm the lungs, heart, and brain!
In Finding Nemo, what kind of fish is Nemo?
Clownfish
True or False:
Drugs are always bad
False! Drugs can be helpful if used correctly!
True or False: It’s safe to take someone else’s prescription if you have the same symptoms.
False! Prescriptions are written for specific people, doses, and health conditions.
You see a friend taking drugs before school. What's a responsible action?
What medication can help reverse an opioid overdose?
Narcan
How many players are on the court for one basketball team at a time?
5
What is one way your health can be affected by drugs?
Bad teeth, brain impairment, bad heart and lungs, depression, aggression, and death
What is the name of the chemical in vaping products that causes addiction?
Nicotine
Your friend is unconscious after taking an unknown pill, what do you do?
Call 911 ASAP
Using opioids in high doses can cause death mainly because they slow down what?
Breathing
Where do we go to school?
Miami University, Go RedHawks!!!
What is the safest choice to avoid the risks of drug use?
Don't start using nonprescription drugs at all!
Which type of prescription drug is most often misused because of its pain-relieving and addictive effects?
A friend is trying to convince you to use drugs, what type of pressure is this?
Peer pressure
Sharing needles while using heroin puts people at high risk for what diseases?
HIV and Hepatitis
What are our names?
Molly and Reese
Name 3 reasons why people may abuse drugs?
To fit in or feel accepted, out of curiosity/boredom, to escape loneliness or emotional pain, modeled at home, modeled by peers, or media makes it look harmless
What are the 5 stages of addiction in order?
Experimental, Occasional, Situational, Intense, and Impulsive
What are the 3 steps to consider when making a decision?
STOP, THINK, CHOOSE
Which famous soft drink originally contained coca leaf extract (the plant used to make cocaine)?
Coca-Cola
What is the smallest planet in our solar system?
Mercury