Red Ribbon Week
What color ribbon is the symbol of Red Ribbon Week?
Red
What is one activity you can do to calm down when you feel upset?
Take deep breaths, draw, listen to calming music, or take a short break.
Name one trusted adult you can talk to if you have questions about substances.
A parent or caregiver, teacher, school nurse, doctor, or another trusted adult.
What is the main goal of Red Ribbon Week?
To encourage healthy, safe, drug-free choices and raise awareness about substance use prevention.
What is a coping skill?
A healthy strategy for handling difficult feelings or stressful situations.
Why should you never take medicine that was not given to you by a trusted adult or healthcare professional?
It could be the wrong medicine or dose and could make you seriously ill.
Name one healthy choice you can make to keep your body safe
Examples: exercise, eat balanced meals, get enough sleep, or avoid harmful substances.
Name one healthy way to handle stress before a big test.
Practice, prepare early, take breaks, or use slow breathing.
True or false: Medicine that helps one person is always safe for someone else.
False.
If someone pressures you to try something unsafe, what is one thing you can do?
Say no, walk away, or ask a trusted adult for help.
If you feel angry, what can you do before reacting?
Pause, breathe, count to ten, or talk to a trusted adult.
What should you do if you find an unknown pill or substance?
Do not touch, taste, or take it. Move away and tell a trusted adult.
Why is it important to make healthy choices even when your friends make different choices?
Your safety and values matter, and you can make your own healthy decisions.
How can you support a friend who seems upset without making them feel embarrassed?
Examples: practice what to say, take deep breaths, or talk with a trusted person.
If someone offers you a substance that could be harmful, name three steps you can take to stay safe.
Say no, move away, and tell a trusted adult.