National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week

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 This National Health Education Standards-mapped lesson helps students demonstrate age- and developmentally appropriate health and safety practices that prevent or reduce the risk of disease and injury and improve quality of life by learning how to recognize the signs of an overdose and understanding the steps to respond effectively. 

 Talking to young people about serious subjects can be awkward. That’s why NIDA came up with 10 ideas for starting a productive conversation about substances with teens. 

 This learning activity teaches youth mindfulness, how to stop overthinking, and healthy ways to cope with stress. 

 Choose from an Oculus VR experience or a YouTube video, and immerse yourself in a journey to learn how alcohol affects each structure in the brain. 

 Is vaping better than smoking? Get the facts about vaping from the FDA’s Vaping Prevention and Education Hub. 

 Access free lesson plans and activities on the science and consequences of drug use, including downloads, videos, and Kahoot! quizzes.