NIDA for Teens: The Science Behind Drug Abuse
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About Choose Your Path

The "Choose Your Path" activity lets you assume the role of the main character in an interactive video and call the shots in common scenarios for teens. After you make choices about which path to take, your decisions play out in the next video clip. You'll confront real-life situations that include the decision of whether to abuse certain prescription drugs. At each step, you'll learn the outcome of your decisions. At the end, you should be able to separate the myths from the facts about prescription drug abuse.

How It Works

First, a video clip sets up the scenario. At the end of each video clip, you'll be asked to choose between two different paths. After you make your selection, the scenario plays out. If you don't like the ending or if you're curious how a different choice will change the story, simply restart the activity and choose a different path.

BFF or the Ex?

Prescription drug abuse is a big problem among American teens. What can happen when you take a presciption drug that is not prescibed for you? Choose your path to find out!

MARIO: Hey beautiful, wanna chill this weekend?

FRIEND 1: Oh my God, did you see that? He just asked her out. Didn't he break up with Karla like two seconds ago?

The Big Test

Prescription drug abuse is a big problem among American teens. What can happen when you take a prescription drug that is not prescribed for you? Choose your path to find out!

We see you trying to study for a Chemistry test. Your textbook is open, and in the background the TV is turned on showing a cartoon.

YOU: I hate this class. The test tomorrow is gonna be so ridiculous!