Drug Facts
This drug is responsible for more overdose deaths than any other in the U.S.
What is fentanyl
This part of the brain is affected by addiction and control decision-making
What is the prefrontal cortex
This is the terms for lasting emotional wounds caused by events like abuse, loss or accidents.
What is trauma
This is the main character who narrates the story
Who is Emory Ward
You hear someone joking about pills, what do you say?
what is "That isn't funny people actually die from that"
True or False: prescription drugs are always safe if they're from a doctor
False they can still be addictive and harmful if misused
True or False: people choose to be addicts
False ( it is a disease)
True or False: people with mental health issues are more likely to develop addictions
True
Joey struggles with addiction to this kind of drug, Which is also why Emorys mom is so cautious of her prescriptions after the car crash.
what are Opioids/ painkillers
A friend opens up about using drugs what's a supportive thing to say?
what is "You don't have to go through this alone"
This age group is most at risk for experimenting with drugs for the first time
What are teens
True or false: once someone is addict, they can never recover.
False recovery is possible but not easy.
In You'd be home now Emory and Joey both experience this kind of event in the beginning of the book, this is also what sends Joey to Rehab
What is a car crash?
Who does Emory feel responsible for through the story?
Who is her brother, Joey?
Someone at school offers you a pill what should you do?
What is "Walk away"
Name a physical effect drug use can have on the body
organ damage, slowed breathing, heart issues, etc.
What is peer pressure, Trauma, pain, stress...
This disorder which is often linked with trauma, can cause flashbacks and panic attacks
hint: P_ _D
what is PTSD post traumatic stress disorder
Emory faces this punishment after the crash even though she wasn't driving
What is community service
You're worried about someone's behavior changing. What should you do?
What is "Talk to them about it"
Over 100,000 Americans died from this cause in 2022
What is drug overdose
This is the name of a program/ support group for people in recovery
hint: NA
what is narcotics anonymous
One healthy coping skill someone can use instead of drugs?
Therapy, journaling, etc
Emory stays quiet and pretends she is fine is this a healthy coping mechanism?
NO
If you could change one thing about how schools talk about drugs what would it be?
open ended