Drugs
Alcohol
Vaping
Risks of Substance Abuse
Data/Statistics
100

When is it okay to consume illicit drugs?

Never

100

What is the legal age to consume Alcohol in Victoria?

18 and up

100

What is the legal age to vape in Victoria?

18

100
What is the most common drug in Australia?

Cannabis

100

What percent of teenagers have their first drink under the age of 18?

20%

200

What type of drugs can the everyday person take and has access to?

Medicinal Drugs

200

Name 2 short term effect of over consuming alcohol

Dizziness

Nausea

Hangover

200

Name 2 short term effects of vaping

Bad breath

Shortness of breath

Reduction in taste and smell

200

What is the most common alcoholic beverage in Australia?

Wine

200

How many Australians have been diagnosed with a drug addiction problem within the past year?

4 million Australians

300

Name 3 known illicit drugs

Fentanyl

Heroin

Ketamine

300

Name 3 long term effects of alcoholism

Cancer

Liver Disease

Addiction

300

Name 3 long term effects of vaping

Cardiovascular Disease

Cancer

Bronchitis

300

Where typically do teenagers have their first alcoholic drink?

Unsupervised Parties

300

How many Australians have been diagnosed with a alcohol addiction problem within the past year?

5.2 million Australians

400

What country consumes the most drugs?

United States of America

400

Which country first invented alcohol?

Ancient China

400

When was the first vape (e-cigarette) invented?

2003

400

Name one Australian helpline or preventative service that focuses on alcohol or drugs


Drink Wise

National Alcohol Helpline

Health Direct

FARE Australia

400

How many Australian teenagers own or have used a vape between the ages of 12-17 in the past month?

30% or 3.5 million teenagers

500
Name 3 physical effects cocaine has on the human body

Increased heartrate

Increased body temperature

Burst of energy

500

What is the standardized serving size for a light beer?

425 ml

500

Recalling the chemicals found in vapes, Name 2 every day products the same chemicals are found in

Soap

Haircare Products

Mouthwash

Pains

Fireworks

500

SCENARIO TIME

It's Friday afternoon and your class is having a movie afternoon.  Everyone is excited to unwind and enjoy some popcorn.  Ms. Johnson, your teacher, steps into the classroom looking a little different than usual. Her hair is slightly disheveled, and her usually bright eyes seem a bit glazed.  As she walks to the projector, you catch a faint whiff of something unfamiliar – maybe even a hint of alcohol. 

How else might you be able to figure out if Ms. Johnson is under the influence?

Loss of coordination 

Speech problems 

Mood swings 

Impaired judgment 

Drowsiness

500

What percentage of 14 year old's in Australia have had an alcoholic beverage?

24%