Alcohol
What is the legal drinking age in the United States?
21.
First-time offense: Second-degree misdemeanor, fine of up to $500, and up to 60 days in jail.
Second or subsequent offenses: Second-degree misdemeanor, fine of $1,000, and up to a year in jail.
Violating underage drinking laws: Fines, community service, suspension of driving privileges, alcohol education program, and jail time in some cases.
What type of medicine is used to treat pain but can become very addictive if misused.
Opioids
What is the mind altering chemical in marijuana that cause the "high"
THC
True or False: Most vape liquids don't contain Nicotine?
False
Most vape liquids do contain nicotine—even ones that say “0%” might still have traces.
Myth or Fact: If something is legal, that means it’s safe to use.
Myth
Legal doesn't mean safe—like with alcohol, marijuana, delta-8, or vaping. These are all mind-altering substances that can affect brain development.
Alcohol affects this organ the most, slowing down decision-making, coordination, and reaction time.
The brain.
Making it especially dangerous for a developing teenage brain.
What super-strong drug is sometimes mixed into pills or powders without people knowing, making it very dangerous?
Fentanyl.
What is the legal product often sold in gas stations that can get you high?
Delta products
You must be 21 to purchase. They are sold in a variety of forms.
A typical vape pod is the equivalent of how many tobacco cigarettes?
20
In terms of nicotine delivery there are approximately 20 mg of nicotine in a pod, the equivalent of 20 tobacco cigarettes.
Myth or Fact: Vaping is just flavored air and doesn’t hurt your body.
Myth
Vapes often contain nicotine and other harmful chemicals that can damage your lungs and brain. Additional flavors = additional chemicals.
True or False: Drinking alcohol as a teen can increase your chances of addiction later in life.
True, teens who begin drinking by age 13 have a 38% higher risk of developing alcohol dependency later in life.
2 milligrams (mg) of fentanyl is considered a potentially fatal dose. (2 grains of salt)
-It is impossible to taste or smell and extremely difficult to test for.
What plant-based substance is often marketed as “natural” or “safe,” but it can act like an opioid and be dangerous or addictive.
Kratum
True or False: Because vapes are “smokeless,” there’s no risk of secondhand exposure.
False. Vapes release aerosol, not water vapor, and secondhand exposure still contains harmful substances.
Myth or Fact: If it is prescribed it can't be dangerous.
Just because a healthcare professional prescribes a medication, doesn’t mean it’s safe for recreational use. Misusing prescription drugs—like opioids, stimulants, or sedatives—can be just as dangerous as using illegal substances. Even if the medication is prescribed to you, there is still a risk of addiction.
What is the term for drinking a lot of alcohol in a short period of time, which can be very dangerous.
Binge Drinking
True or False: You can always tell if a pill bought off the street is fake or contains fentanyl just by looking at it.
False
(Bonus $100 points for DEA quiz)
True or False: Because Delta-8 and Kratom are legal in some places, they’re safe for teens to use.
False. These products unregulated, not approved by the FDA, and are extremely dangerous.
True or False: Vaping is safe and way better for you than smoking cigarettes.
False
Vaping might not have all the same chemicals as cigarettes, but it still contains harmful ingredients and nicotine that can affect developing brains.
Myth or Fact: Marijuana can’t be addictive.
Myth. Cannabis Use Disorder is a Psychiatic disorder.
Especially for teens, marijuana can be addictive and impact memory, motivation, and mental health. It can lead to long term negative impacts on mental health leading to anxiety, depression, fatigue, and low mood.
Alcohol is this type of drug—it slows down the body and brain.
Depressant
What emergency medicine can reverse an opioid overdose and save someone’s life.
Narcan (Naloxone) Nasal Spray
What is the average percent of THC in marijuana today, vs the 1990s?
Some marijuana products today contain up to 30% of THC, making them much stronger than in past generations. Average in 1995, 4%. This higher percent can lead to drastic impacts to brain development in teens and higher levels of dependency.
In Florida (and most states), it’s illegal to buy or use vaping products before this age.
21.
Myth or Fact: It’s safer to drink alcohol at home with parents.
Myth?
Drinking underage—even at home—can increase risk for future substance use and it’s still illegal.
In Florida, it is illegal to allow minors to consume alcohol in a private setting. This is known as "social hosting." The adult who permits this action may face a second-degree misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $500 or up to 60 days in jail