National Drugs and Alcohol Facts Week
Below, you’ll find a collection of resources we’ve pulled together that highlight the dangers of drug and alcohol misuse. Please note that some materials may not be developed or owned by Reality Check.
Some resources highlighting different facts about drug misuse and its effects from NIDA.
Drug Facts Challenge is a Jeopardy-style game based on scientific findings by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
Effects of Vaping, Nicotine, and Tobacco on Brains and Bodies via NIDA.
Kahoot! games from NIDA test teens’ knwoledge on how drugs and alcohol affect young people’s brains and bodies.
Self-Medicating Depression, Anxiety, and Stress via HelpGuide.
Facts About Tobacco and Nicotine
Tobacco is a plant grown for its leaves. The leaves are dried and crushed before they are put in tobacco products.
Tobacco has a lot of chemicals that can hurt your body. One major chemical is called nicotine.
Nicotine excites the parts of the brain that make you feel good. It quickly gives you a small rush of pleasure and energy. But it soon goes away. This makes you want to use more. Sometimes nicotine can make you