Halloween escape

Drug escape

Get all the candy!

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Drug Escape

Students will work to solve a series of puzzles. Each puzzle reveals information about how depressants affect the body and the long-term health consequences of use. For example, one clue might explain how alcohol affects the liver, and another might cover how benzodiazepines affect memory.

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Go house to house!

Candy obtained

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Witch's house

Alert! Witches nearby! Dare to knock?

knock

1/3

Which system in the body do depressants primarily affect, slowing its function and causing life-threatening overdoses?

Integumentary System

Central Nervous System

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2/3

Which of the following is classified as a depressant?

Cannabis

LSD

3/3

Long-term use of depressant drugs can lead to which of the following health consequences

Liver Damage

Increased Muscle Mass

Spooktacular!

You've passed the first test and scored some candy. Keep it up!

Candy obtained

continue

Go to the next house!

Candy obtained

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House of the Wolf

A wolf is on the loose! Got the guts to knock?

knock

1/3

Long-term use of hallucinogenic drugs can lead to which of the following health issues??

Enhanced cognitive function

Chronic Pain

Persistent psychois

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2/3

Hallucinogenic drugs can interfere with which neurotransmitter in the brain?

Serotonin

Acetylcholine

GABA

3/3

Why can hallucinogens be dangerous in terms of behavior and decision-making

They aren't dangerous

Don't remember what you did

lose touch with reality, leading to risky behaviors like jumping off buildings

Awesome!

You've outsmarted the wolf, and your candy bag grows.

Candy obtained

continue

Go to the next house!

Candy obtained

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Frankenstein's House

An electrifying house, are you up for it? ⚡

knock

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Which of the following is a common short-term health effect of using cocaine?

Increased appetite

Muscle relaxation

Elevated body temp.

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2/3

What is a common risk associated with the long-term abuse of prescription painkillers?

Increased Metabolism

Heart Damage

Enhanced athletic performance

3/3

Which of the following are legal narcotics

Heroin

Morphine

Someone else's prescription that I take

You rock!

You've unraveled the mysteries of Frankenstein and scored more candy.

Candy obtained

continue

Go to the next house!

Candy obtained

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House of the Mummy

A mummy in the house! Shall we?

knock

1/3

Which of the following substances is commonly abused as an inhalant?

Aspirin

Caffeine

Glue

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2/3

Which age group is most at risk for inhalant abuse?

Elderly (65+)

Teens (12-17)

Young Children (5-11)

3/3

What is one of the risks associated with chronic inhalant abuse?

Heart Failure

enhanced physcial performance

Diabetes

Fantastic!

You've unraveled the mummy's secrets and bagged more candy.

Candy obtained

continue

There is only one house left!

Candy obtained

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Dracula's house

Last stop, Dracula's House! Do we dare?

knock

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What is one potential short-term effect of vaping on the respiratory system?

Improved Lung capacity

Increased risk of lung infections

Enhanced oxygen absorption

Decreased risk of lung cancer

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How does nicotine in vapes contribute to addiction?

By reducing dopamine levels in the brain

By increasing serotonin levels

By improving cognitive functions

By causing physical dependence on nicotine

3/3

Which of the following is a potential mental health risk of long-term cannabis use?

Lower risk of depression

Enhanced emotional stability

Increased risk of schizophrenia

Decreased anxiety levels

You're a legend!

You've bested the one and only Dracula, and your candy bag is bursting.

Candy obtained

continue

You did it!

Your journey has been fang-tastically amazing, and your candy haul is out of this world!

Are you sure you want to go out?

If you exit you will return to the start of the game and you will lose your progress

back

exit

Oh! You have failed...

try again!