Types of Substances
This is the most commonly used legal drug by teens.
Alcohol
This organ is heavily affected by alcohol, leading to long-term damage with excessive use.
Liver
True or False: Only illegal drugs are dangerous.
False.
According to recent studies, approximately what percentage of high school seniors in the U.S. reported using alcohol in the past month?
30%
An example of this strategy is telling friends, “I don’t drink or do drugs, so please don’t offer them to me."
Setting Boundaries
This substance is often found in cigarettes and vaping products and is highly addictive.
Nicotine
Smoking or vaping can harm this part of your body, making it harder to breathe.
Lungs
True or False: Addiction can happen to anyone, regardless of age or background.
True
Nearly what percentage of high school students have tried marijuana at least once?
40%
This type of support group helps individuals maintain sobriety by following a 12-step program.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).
A drug that affects mood and perception.
Marijuana
Using stimulants like caffeine or cocaine causes this to go up.
Heart rate
True or False: You can’t become addicted if you only use drugs once in a while.
False. Addiction risk depends on the drug and individual.
About what percentage of U.S. teens reported using prescription drugs for non-medical reasons in 2023?
15%
True or False: Relapse is a common part of the recovery process and doesn’t mean failure.
True.
A powerful painkiller prescribed by doctors but can be addictive if misused.
Opioids
Drugs that change the way you see or feel things mainly affect this part of the body.
Brain.
True or False: Addiction is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors.
True.
According to the CDC, how many people die every day in the U.S. from opioid overdoses?
130
This law protects people seeking help for an overdose from legal consequences related to drug possession.
Good Samaritan Law
This stimulant drug is illegal and highly addictive. It affects the brain by increasing levels of dopamine, leading to short-term feelings of energy and euphoria, but it can also cause serious health problems, including heart attacks and addiction.
Cocaine
Misusing drugs for a long time can lead to this mental health issue, causing ongoing sadness.
Depression
True or False: People can become addicted to behaviors, not just substances.
True. Examples include gambling, gaming, and social media addiction.
Statistically, teens who start drinking before the age of 15 are this much more likely to develop alcohol dependence later in life.
4 times as likely.
This approach to therapy focuses on altering harmful thought patterns linked to addiction.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)