Each year, the National Institutes of Health observes National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week in an effort to dispel myths about alcohol and drug abuse, and educate teens on dangers of use and addition. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of alcohol and drug use among teens, including what may be a warning sign.
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- Teens may abuse alcohol and drugs for a variety of reasons. Choose all that apply.
- Negative peer pressure
- Family tensions
- Access to cash, alcohol and drugs
- Trauma
- Pressure to perform at school, in the home, or in extracurricular activities
- True or false: One-third of high school students have consumed alcohol in the last 30 days.
- Cigarette-like devices have gained popularity in recent years. Which are true about the danger of e-cigarettes? Choose all that apply.
- E-cigarettes may sometimes contain less nicotine than conventional cigarettes, but the addictive substance is still present.
- Non-users can be affected by emissions through second- and third-hand exposure.
- E-cigarette and conventional cigarette use have comparable levels of exposure to formaldehyde (a carcinogen).
- Because using e-cigarettes mirrors the dangers of cigarette use, the best way to quit cigarettes is to promote alternatives including gums and patches.
- True or false: Over-the-counter medications are harmless since they do not require a physician visit or a prescription.
- In 2014, the nonmedical use of prescription drugs was highest among young adults. What can parents due to properly store medication in the home, helping prevent prescription drug abuse?
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- Throw expired or unused prescription medications in the trash as soon as possible.
- Store prescription medications in a purse or nightstand, out of sight of kids and teens.
- Include education on the dangers of prescription drug abuse as part of your safe storage practices.
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- Teens may abuse alcohol and drugs for a variety of reasons. Choose all that apply.
