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This National Health Education Standards-mapped lesson helps students demonstrate age- and developmentally appropriate health and safety practices that prevent or reduce the risk of disease and injury and improve quality of life by learning how to recognize the signs of an overdose and understanding the steps to respond effectively.

This National Health Education Standards-mapped lesson plan teaches the DECIDE model of decision making to help students develop skills to make health-enhancing choices in challenging situations, as well as understand the risks of polysubstance use. 

Test your knowledge on the causes of drug overdoses and learn about actions you can take to save a life.

Download this guide for hosting a naloxone training for either an in-person or virtual learning experience.

For use as a standalone educational tool or an introduction to the naloxone demonstration guide, this presentation walks participants through information on overdoses and how naloxone can be used to prevent overdose deaths.

Youth asked, and NIH scientists answered the question, “What is the worst drug?”

Substances are risky on their own—and even more risky when combined. NIH scientists explain the increased risks.

See NIH scientists explain addiction in terms youth can understand.

Talking to young people about serious subjects can be awkward. That’s why NIDA came up with 10 ideas for starting a productive conversation about substances with teens. | en español

Test your group’s knowledge of addiction with this informative, interactive Kahoot! quiz.

One of our most popular Kahoot! quizzes, the National Drug & Alcohol Challenge covers substance use, alcohol, nicotine, addiction, and more.

This learning activity teaches youth mindfulness, how to stop overthinking, and healthy ways to cope with stress. | en español

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

NIH scientists explain the short- and long-term effects of using substances to cope 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.

Choose from an Occulus VR experience or a YouTube video, and immerse yourself in a journey to learn how alcohol affects each structure in the brain.

Test your knowledge of the facts about underage drinking and the risks to young people who start drinking too early.

Is vaping better than smoking? Get the facts about vaping from the FDA’s Vaping Prevention and Education Hub. | en español

See writing prompts and discussion ideas to complement this relatable and informative video series featuring NIDA scientists.

Access free lesson plans and activities on the science and consequences of drug use, including downloads, videos, and Kahoot! quizzes.

See innovative lesson plans that teach students in grades 6-12 not only about the harms of vaping, but also how to decode the marketing messages that influence youth to start. | en español

Find classroom activities that teach students in grades 5-8 how to resist peer pressure, effective ways to say “no” to peers, with downloads and role-playing activities.