Red Ribbon Week
The month we celebrate Red Ribbon Week.
When is October?
This is what you should do if you find something that looks like drugs.
Don't touch, don't take, and tell a trusted adult!
Drugs that are given to you because you are sick are called
What are prescription drugs?
This is what "illegal" means.
What is against the law or not allowed?
Alcohol is not as dangerous as other drugs.
False. Alcohol can be just as dangerous as other, always illegal drugs.
We should wear this on Friday to celebrate Red Ribbon Week.
What is red?
This person at school can help you if someone is pressuring you to try drugs
Who is a teacher, counselor, principal, or trusted adult?
This person who writes a prescription for drugs when you are sick
Who is a doctor?
People who use illegal drugs are breaking the law and could go to ____.
What is jail?
An person who uses drugs or alcohol may have problems with friendships and family relationships.
True. Addiction can also cause problems academically, physically, and emotionally.
Red Ribbon Week helps teach kids about staying away from these harmful substances.
What are drugs and alcohol?
These are three healthy activities you can do instead of using drugs.
What are playing sports, reading books, drawing/art, spending time with family, or playing games?
Taking another person's prescription drugs can be _______.
What is dangerous?
Illegal drugs can hurt this important part of your body that helps you think and learn.
What is your brain?
You have to use nicotine for a long time before becoming addicted.
False. Nicotine is highly addictive.
This is the main message or slogan that Red Ribbon Week teaches us.
What is "Just Say No" or "Stay Drug Free" or "Choose to be Drug Free"?
This is what "peer pressure" means.
What is when friends or other kids try to get you to do something you don't want to do?
This person can help you take medication.
Who is a safe and trusted adult? (School nurse, mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, etc.)
To use nicotine or alcohol, you must be at least ____ year old.
What is 21?
Trying drugs or alcohol even once can be dangerous.
True. It is never safe to experiment with drugs or alcohol.
This year's Red Ribbon Week theme
What is "Life is a puzzle, solve it drug free!"
These are two reasons why it's important to stay drug-free.
What is to stay healthy, make good choices, keep your brain safe, follow the law, or set a good example?
You should only take prescription medicine that belongs to this person.
Who is yourself?
This is why illegal drugs are dangerous for kids' growing bodies.
What is because they can harm your brain, heart, and other organs that are still developing?
All drugs are bad for you.
False. Medication prescribed for you by a doctor can help when you are sick.