General Drug & Alcohol
Vaping and Nicotine
Marijuana (Weed/THC)
Prescription Drugs & Other Substances
Random
100

Using alcohol or drugs in high school can affect how your brain develops?

  • True
  • The brain is still developing into the mid‑20s, and substances can impact memory, learning, decision‑making, and emotional control.
100

Vaping is mostly harmless water vapor.

  • False
  • Vape aerosol can contain nicotine, heavy metals, and other chemicals that can harm lungs and affect brain development in teens.
100

Weed is natural, so it can’t really hurt your health

  • False
  •  “Natural” doesn’t mean safe; high‑potency THC can affect memory, motivation, coordination, and mental health, especially in teens.
100

Shaking, sweating, feeling very sick, or having seizures after suddenly stopping heavy use of some drugs or alcohol can be signs of this dangerous process.

Withdrawal

100

If someone might have alcohol poisoning or an overdose, it’s better not to call for help because they could get in trouble

  • False
  • Getting medical help quickly can save a life; many places have “Good Samaritan” laws that protect people who call 911 in an emergency.
200

Everyone who drinks alcohol or smokes weed will eventually become addicted.

  • False
  • Not everyone becomes addicted, but starting young, using often, and having a family history of addiction all increase the risk.
200

Nicotine from vaping or smoking can make it harder to concentrate and focus.

  • True
  • Nicotine changes how the brain works; it may feel focusing at first, but withdrawal and dependence can actually hurt attention and mood.
200

You can’t get addicted to marijuana

  • False
  •  Some people develop cannabis use disorder—cravings, needing more to feel the same effect, and difficulty cutting back even when it causes problems.
200

Taking extra ADHD medication before a test, without a prescription, is a safe way to boost focus

  •  False
  • Misusing stimulant meds can cause heart problems, anxiety, sleep issues, and addiction, and it’s illegal without a prescription.
200

This part of your body, still developing through your teen years and early 20s, is affected by all three: vaping, marijuana, and misused prescription drugs

Brain

300

This vital sign often goes up when someone uses stimulants like energy drinks, cocaine, or misused ADHD meds.

Heart rate (or pulse)

300

Sharing vape pens is safe as long as everyone knows each other.

  •  False
  • Sharing devices can spread germs and infections, and you may not fully know what substances or strength are in someone else’s vape.
300

This key mental skill, needed for studying and remembering information for tests, is harmed by THC.

Memory

300

Opioid pain pills (like oxycodone) can be addictive even if they start out as a real prescription

  • True
  • Opioids can lead to dependence and addiction, which is why they need to be used exactly as prescribed and for short periods.
300

Energy drinks can cause health problems when used in large amounts or mixed with alcohol.

  • True
  • High caffeine and other stimulants can raise heart rate and blood pressure, cause anxiety or sleep problems, and mixing them with alcohol can hide how intoxicated you really are.
400

Give me 2 long term physical effects on Alcohol, Opioids, or Nicotine (smoking/vaping)

Alcohol

  • Liver disease (fatty liver, hepatitis, cirrhosis)
  • Increased risk of certain cancers (mouth, throat, liver, breast)
  • Heart disease, high blood pressure
  • Weight gain or malnutrition
  • Damage to stomach and pancreas

Nicotine (smoking/vaping)

  • Increased risk of heart disease and stroke
  • Lung diseases (COPD, chronic bronchitis, emphysema) with smoking
  • Worsening asthma
  • Vaping-related lung injuries in some users
  • Nicotine dependence (strong physical cravings)

Opioids (prescription pain pills, heroin, fentanyl)

  • High risk of dependence and addiction
  • Chronic constipation, hormonal changes
  • Overdose risk due to slowed breathing
  • Increased risk of HIV, hepatitis C (from sharing needles)
  • Vein damage and infections (for injected use)






400

Feeling “on edge,” craving a vape, or having trouble focusing when you haven’t used in a while are signs of this.

Withdrawal symptoms

400

Some edibles or concentrates are so strong that a person may take more before the effects kick in, increasing the risk of this kind of extreme, scary reaction

Bad trip, panic attack, or overdose‑like reaction

400

Using a substance over and over can cause the body to need more to get the same effect. This is called building what

 Tolerance

400

Using substances to cope with stress usually makes stress and mental health worse over time.

  • True
  • Drugs and alcohol may feel like short‑term relief, but they often increase anxiety, depression, and life problems that create more stress.
500

If you can still walk and talk, you’re not at risk for alcohol poisoning

  •  False
  • Alcohol poisoning can happen even if someone is still semi‑awake; vomiting, confusion, slow breathing, or passing out are warning signs that need immediate help.
500

Sharing vapes can spread germs and also expose you to unknown substances. Name the strong opioid that people worry could be hidden in counterfeit product

Fentanyl

500

Teens who use marijuana regularly are at higher risk for this serious mental health problem involving paranoia, delusions, or hallucinations.

psychosis or a psychotic disorder

500

Injecting drugs with shared needles increases the risk of getting these two serious infections that affect the blood and liver.

HIV and hepatitis C

500

This type of trusted adult in school—such as a counselor, nurse, or teacher—can be a first step for getting help with substance or mental health concerns.

A school counselor, nurse, or trusted teacher