Understand the reasons some teens drink alcohol, smoke, vape, or take drugs.

Know the types of drugs: prescription (RX), over-the-counter (OTC), and illegal.

Describe the many ways drug abuse can occur.

Know commonly abused substances and their harmful effects including opioids/narcotics, stimulants, marijuana, tobacco, alcohol, vaping, and inhalants.

Understand the 3 most common causes of death in adolescents (accidents, suicide, murder) and effective preventive strategies to reduce risks.

Demonstrate refusal skills and describe the many ways to have a natural high free of drugs.