SADD History
What does SADD stand for?
Students Against Destructive Decisions
True or False: Exercise boosts your mood
True
What should you always wear in a car before it starts moving?
Seatbelt
True or false: teens are more susceptible to addiction because their brains are still developing.
True
What are the colors of the SADD logo?
Red, white, and black
SADD was first created to prevent students from doing what? (Hint: this is done after drinking!)
Drunk driving
Name one healthy way to combat stress.
Answers vary
What is the legal age to receive a driver’s license in the US?
16
What addictive chemical is in cigarette, vapes, cigars, and other tobacco product?
Nicotine
Your friend offers you and her friends her dad’s prescription pills at a sleepover. You guys each take one and you have so much energy and enjoyment. The next day, when it wears off, you find yourself craving one of these pills again. What can you do to seek help and prevent this from happening again?
Answers vary
Was SADD founded in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, or 2000s?
1980s
About how many hours of sleep is recommended for the average high school student?
8-10 hours (any answer in that range is correct)
What effects does being drunk have on your ability to drive?
Slowed reaction time, drowsiness, impaired judgement, poor vision, poor coordination, inability to concentrate, etc. (Answers vary)
Is alcohol a stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogen?
Depressant
This chemical is also known as the “feel-good” chemical.
Dopamine
In what state was SADD founded?
Massachusetts
What are the five food groups?
Fruits, vegetables, protein, grains, and dairy.
What Georgia law prohibits people from using their phones while driving?
Georgia Hands-Free Law
What is the term for when someone’s body becomes dependent on a drug and feels sick without it?
Withdrawal
Chronic stress may cause what health problems?
Heart disease, high blood pressure, or heart problems in general
What was the name of the teacher who founded SADD along with his students?
Robert Anastas
What mineral found in dairy strengthens your bones?
Calcium
What road sign is yellow with a black plus sign in the middle of it?
Cross road sign
What two essential organs are the most negatively impacted by frequent alcohol consumption?
The brain and liver
At what age does the brain fully develop?
25