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Each year, NDAFW participants host educational events in their communities so youth can learn what science has taught us about drug use and addiction. 

To support event organizers, NIDA offers educational activities, videos, and Kahoot! quizzes on important topics, including: 

New: Understanding and Responding to an Overdose

Teach youth about substances that lead to overdose and how to identify and respond to an overdose using videos and Kahoot! quizzes.

Teaching Youth About Addiction

Share the facts about how substances affect teen brains and bodies using videos, Kahoot! quizzes, and conversation starters.

Dealing With Stress

Every teen faces stress, and it’s important that they have healthy ways to cope. Teach young people tools to deal with stress in healthy ways so they can feel good without turning to substances.

Stressed Out Activities

How does stress affect the body? What is a panic attack? These learning activities teach youth about the effects of stress.

Kahoot! Coping With Stress

Do you know how to cope with stress in a healthy way? All members of your community, young and old, can benefit from these science-based insights.

All About Alcohol and Nicotine

Alcohol, vapes, and cigarettes are some of the most widely available substances that young people will encounter. Teach youth about the dangers of alcohol and nicotine with cutting-edge VR videos, Kahoot! quizzes, activities, and calculators.

Is This Legit? Accessing Valid and Reliable Health Information

The internet is filled with health information—and some of it is not truthful or accurate. Teach youth health literacy—the skill of finding and using credible information to make decisions and take actions that support their health.

Resources for Teachers and Community Organizations

Whether you’re teaching in a classroom or educating members of your community, you need science-based, accessible, and interactive materials to educate youth about the risks of substance use.