Alcohol
The legal age for people to drink alcohol in the U.S.
What is 21
True or False: You can die from second hand smoke
What is True. Secondhand smoke causes numerous health problems in exposed non-smokers, including more frequent and severe asthma attacks, respiratory infections, ear infections, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
What determines how marijuana affects a person?
Like any other drug, marijuana’s effects on a person depends on a number of factors, including the person’s previous experience with the drug or other drugs, biology (e.g., genes), gender, how the drug is taken, and how strong it is.
True or False: Vaping is cool and has been proven as safe
What is False. There has been a recent outbreak of lung injuries and deaths associated with vaping. As of Jan. 21, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed 60 deaths in patients with e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury.
What are the dress-up days this year?
M - "Comfy & Drug Free
T = "Active & Healthy"
W = "My Happy Place"
T= "Jammin' to a Healthy Tune"
F= "Say Booooo to Drugs"
True or False: Alcohol is safe to consume once you are of legal age
What is false. When abused, alcohol can affect your body no matter a person's age.
True or False: Vaping is a safe alternative to traditional cigarettes.
What is False. Nicotine is the primary agent in both regular cigarettes and e-cigarettes, and it is highly addictive. It causes you to crave a smoke and suffer withdrawal symptoms if you ignore the craving. Nicotine is also a toxic substance. It raises your blood pressure and spikes your adrenaline, which increases your heart rate and the likelihood of having a heart attack.
True or False: All drugs can be dangerous
What is True. Each drug has the potential to make you very sick and/or kill you if abused.
True or False: It is safe to give someone you know (friend, family, etc) medicine you have that was prescribed to you by your doctor, if it's for the same problem.
False. They need their own prescription. Everyone's body is different and you never know how someone's body will react to a substance or dosage.
This year's Red Ribbon Week Theme
What is "Be Happy, Be Brave, Be Drug Free."
Alcohol is the #___ cause of preventable death in the US
#3
Tobacco is the #____ case of preventable death in the US
#2
What is drug addiction?
Drug addiction is the most severe form of a substance use disorder (SUD). An SUD develops when a person’s continued use of alcohol and/or drugs causes significant issues, such as health problems, disability, and failure to meet responsibilities at work, school, or home. An SUD can range from mild to severe.
Mary Jane is a nickname for this drug.
What is cannabis (marijuana.)
When red ribbon week is celebrated every year
What is October 23-31
What does DUI stand for
What is "driving under the influence"
Secondhand smoke causes approximately _____ thousand deaths from cancer and heart disease each year.
What is 40
True or False: I can't get addicted if I do it just once and a while.
False. Yes, you can. Most people have the intention of using a drug once or “once in a while.” They do not intend to develop an addiction, but many do. This is because addictive drugs chemically change a person’s brain with each time of use. Progressively, your occasional use may turn into frequent use which may turn into regular use over time. This is the cycle of addiction.
The leading cause of fatal overdoses
What is prescription pain killers
The symbol for awareness of drug and alcohol abuse
What is a double looped red ribbon
A medical emergency that results from high blood alcohol levels
What is alcohol poisoning
Tobacco smoke from cigarettes contains more than _______ chemicals.
What is 7,000
The Worst Drug.
What is: It Depends! Some drugs, like tobacco, can damage you slowly – for example, long-term tobacco use can cause cancer and is the leading cause of preventable death. Many drugs, and alcohol, can impair your coordination and lead to devastating accidents (like drunk driving). Other drugs, like meth, can be especially toxic to your brain. Taking drugs, like heroin or cocaine, or misusing prescription drugs, has the potential to cause overdose and death even the first time you use them. They can also result in addiction. Any drug you use can be dangerous for you. Please protect your brain and your health—you need them!
True/False? Caffeine can pose a risk to children and adolescents.
What is True? Children and adolescents are at an increased risk of experiencing the effects of caffeine. The high caffeine content of energy drinks, in particular, can be harmful because of the amount of caffeine they contain along with other ingredients that also act as stimulants. In a recent study, one in five students reported having had an energy drink in the past week.
The year of the first national red ribbon week
What is 1988