National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is a health observance linking teens to facts about drugs.

Complete this quiz as a family to see how much you know about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Then, read on for further education on the consequences and potential health effects.

1. Nicotine and other drugs can harm the developing adolescent brain. At what age does the brain stop developing?  Learn more about understanding the teen brain.
   1. 10 years old
   2. 13 years old
   3. 18 years old
   4. 25 years old
2. How many emergency room visits are made each year in the U.S. for injuries related to alcohol?
   1. 10,000-25,000
   2. 25,000-50,000
   3. 50,000-100,000
   4. >100,000
3. True or false: Past-year misuse of Vicodin and OxyContin among 12^th graders has increased.
4. Teens are using vaping devices in record numbers. What exactly are they consuming when they vape?
   1. Nicotine
   2. Marijuana/hash oil
   3. Just flavoring
   4. All of the above
5. True or false: binge drinking rates among 8^th, 10^th and 12^th grade students has continued a downward trend in recent years.

 Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse; National Institutes of Health; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

 Getting help

If you or someone you know has a problem with drugs or alcohol, get help as soon as possible. Talk to an adult you trust― a parent, aunt or uncle, doctor, teacher, school counselor, or clergy member.

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