You already know you don’t need to abuse drugs to have a good time. Get your community involved in supporting a healthy, drug-free lifestyle by encouraging participation in these activities.
PEERx is a program that aims to empower teenagers to avoid prescription drug abuse. Find out more here.
Wear
Wear the MessageHave students bring in t-shirts or other clothing items and use NIDA's Downloads Creator to iron on designs. Students also can personalize their own iron-on shirts with their own messages.
Assemble
Hold a School AssemblyThere's no better way to spread the word throughout your school about the dangers of prescription drug abuse than to hold an assembly that everyone can attend.
Predict
Predict the FutureMake Prescription Drug Abuse Fortune Tellers to show the possible side effects of abusing prescription drugs.
Broadcast
Write and Broadcast a Radio PSAContact local radio stations to ask them to play the winning spot as a public service announcement or to interview the student with the winning spot about the project.
De-stress
Host a "Relieve The Stress Fest!"Demonstrate a variety of simple stress reduction techniques.
Investigate
Create a Classroom CSIStart at the end where a teen is in the hospital as a result of Rx drug abuse. Work backward to find out what drug the person took.
Chat
Participate in Drug Facts Chat DayEncourage students to participate in Chat Day by asking the scientists the best questions.
Design
Hold an Art or Poster Design ContestStudents' posters should show the effects of prescription drug abuse on the brain. Display the most compelling posters around the school.
Proclaim
Issue a Proclamation for Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness DayA proclamation is a great way to spread the word!