History of Red Ribbon Week
What year was the first National Red Ribbon Week organized?
1988
What color ribbon represents this campaign?
Red
Name one healthy activity you can do instead of using drugs.
Playing sports, reading, exercising, or doing a hobby
What does it mean to live a drug-free lifestyle?
Choosing not to misuse drugs and avoiding illegal drug use
Name one way students celebrate Red Ribbon Week.
i.e. Wearing red, participating in a pledge, or joining a school awareness activity
Who was Kiki Camarena?
He was a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent who was killed while working undercover?
What does wearing a red ribbon show?
Support for drug prevention and healthy, drug-free choices?
What can you say when someone pressures you to try drugs?
i.e “No, thanks. I don't want to”
Why should you never take medicine prescribed to someone else?
Because it may be unsafe for you and could cause serious harm
What can a school display to promote drug prevention?
Posters, banners, or a Red Ribbon Week bulletin board
What federal agency did Camarena work for?
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
What month is Red Ribbon Week celebrated?
October
Name a trusted adult you could talk to about a risky situation.
A parent, teacher, school counselor, or another trusted adult
What is peer pressure?
Influence from people your age to act or behave a certain way
How can students encourage friends to make healthy choices?
Being a positive role model and supporting friends in making safe decisions
What California city was Camarena's hometown?
Calexico, California?
What dates does Red Ribbon Week take place each year?
October 23–31
Why is it important to think before making a decision?
To understand the consequences and make a safe choice
Why can misusing prescription medicine be dangerous?
Because it can cause addiction, overdose, harmful side effects, or other health problems
Why is it important for families to discuss drug prevention?
Because open communication helps young people understand risks and make informed choices
What organization helped establish National Red Ribbon Week?
The National Family Partnership
What promise do many students make during Red Ribbon Week?
To pledge to live a healthy, drug-free life
What is one way to leave an unsafe situation?
Walking away and contacting a trusted adult
Name two ways schools or communities can help prevent drug misuse.
Providing education, offering counseling, supporting healthy activities, and connecting people with resources
Name one new school activity that promotes a drug-free lifestyle.
i.e. A drug-prevention poster contest, a schoolwide pledge, a themed dress-up day, or a student awareness campaign