What Is It?
Any substance other than food or water that changes the way your body functions.
What is a drug?
What’s one healthy thing you can do instead of using substances?
Exercise, talk to a friend, play sports, draw, listen to music, etc.
Your friend offers you a vape. What’s one way to say “no”?
“No thanks, I like my lungs too much!”
(anything saying no)
What organ does alcohol affect the most?
What is the Brain.
What’s one substance that’s legal for adults but not for kids?
Alcohol or tobacco.
True or False: Medicine and drugs are the same thing.
False — medicine helps you when used correctly, drugs can harm you when misused.
Why is it important to say “no” to peer pressure?
To make your own healthy choices and stay safe.
Someone dares you to drink at a family party. What could you do?
Walk away, call a parent, or suggest another activity.
What’s one short-term effect of vaping?
What is Coughing, dizziness, or headaches?
True or False: Energy drinks can affect your heart if you drink too many.
True
What is nicotine found in?
Cigarettes, vapes, and other tobacco products.
True or False: Everyone experiments with drugs at some point.
False.
What’s a confident body language tip when saying no?
Stand tall, make eye contact, speak clearly.
What can happen if someone uses drugs or alcohol before driving?
They can get into accidents or hurt themselves/others.
What’s one thing that releases “feel-good” chemicals naturally in your brain?
Exercise, laughing, or listening to music.
What is alcohol considered: a stimulant or a depressant?
A depressant.
What’s one trusted adult you can talk to if you feel pressured to use substances?
Parent, teacher, counselor, coach, etc.
What’s one excuse you can use to get out of a risky situation?
“I promised my parents I’d be home soon” or “I’ve got practice early tomorrow.”
True or False: Vapes are just flavored water vapor.
False — they have chemicals and nicotine.
What month is Red Ribbon Week usually celebrated?
October
What does “substance abuse” mean?
Using a drug or alcohol in a way that’s harmful or unsafe.
What’s one way to help a friend who might be using substances?
Talk to them and tell a trusted adult.
How can you support a friend who feels pressured to use substances?
Stick with them, back them up, and remind them they don’t have to give in.
What can happen if someone uses drugs over a long period of time?
Addiction, health problems, and changes in the brain.
What’s the main goal of substance prevention programs like FNL?
To help youth make healthy, positive choices and be leaders in their communities.