How it all Started
During the last week of this month, people all over the country celebrate living a healthy lifestyle. What is this week called?
Red Ribbon Week
Drugs that are given to you because you are sick are called _____________.
Prescription Drugs
It is a legal depressant that causes fatigue, headaches, thirst, nausea, and dizziness when used irresponsibly.
Alcohol
What do you do if someone offers you drugs?
Just Say NO
SCN is a ____ free school.
Drug
During this month we celebrate Red Ribbon Week.
October
Who is the person who writes a prescription for drugs when you are sick?
A Doctor
What drug causes the following side effects and will be legalized soon in Illinois, hallucinations, increased heart rate (risk of heart attack), and problems with coordination (impairing safe driving or playing sports), etc.
Marijuana
To drink alcohol you must be at least ____ years old.
21.
If you or someone else needs help with drugs or alcohol who should you go to in North?
Mr. Cermak
The first Red Ribbon Week celebration took place in what state?
California
Taking another person's prescription drugs/drugs not prescribed to you is _______.
Dangerous and Illegal for Minors
Small doses help suppress coughing, but larger doses can cause fever, confusion, impaired judgment, blurred vision, dizziness, etc.
Cough Drops/Medicines
Why is drug use especially dangerous for teenagers?
Because they are still developing so their brain's development is drastically altered and or impaired.
What happens if you get caught vaping in the bathroom at school?
Kicked out of PL, have to talk to Mr. Cermak, etc.
Who is this woman, who was the First Lady of the United States at the time, and helped start Red Ribbon Week?
Nancy Reagan
What do you do if someone offers you drugs or alcohol?
Just Say No
Swallowed or snorted, these drugs hit users with a fast high, making them feel powerful, alert, and energized.
Amphetamines/Stimulants
How long does a drug charge remain on your public record?
Forever.
Can you get in trouble with North if you post something on private social media that has drugs and alcohol in it?
Yes
This man inspired the first Red Ribbon Week Celebration. He was a DEA agent killed during a drug bust.
Kiki Camarena
What is the most common type of prescription drug that is misused?
Pain Killers
How much nicotine is there in one JUUL Cartridge? (In terms of cigarettes)
1 Pack of Cigarettes (roughly 20)
What is the most common illegal drug used in the United States? (it is one of the only drugs that has shown growth over the last decade in the U.S)
Marijuana
Where can you find Mr. Cermak?
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