Drug Quiz Show

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Drug Quiz Show?

   The Drug Quiz Show is a fun, interactive drug education and prevention program that targets youth in 5th - 8th grades.

2. How much does it cost?

   Prior to 2011, the Drug Quiz Show’s corporate sponsorship agreement allowed administration of the program at absolutely no cost to more than 200 participating schools. Unfortunately, that sponsorship is no longer in place and pursuit of another naming sponsor has not been successful to date. After 25 years of free services and materials, it seems clear that collective buy-in is the reality for the program’s survival and its ability to continue positively impacting nearly 30,000 middle school students each year. The following strategies have been put in place to maintain the Drug Quiz Show in 2012 and beyond:

   1) Franchise – Local ownership of the Drug Quiz Show logo and its related publicity.

   We can assist with marketing ideas for securing sponsorships that allow both current and new schools to participate. Local ownership allows the sponsor to place its name above the Drug Quiz Show logo (e.g., “Ace Transmission Drug Quiz Show”).

   2) Prevention Network is actively seeking local and statewide support for the program. Dollars received will augment the budget and eventually diminish the per school cost.

   3) Long Term Sustainability – An Endowment Fund will be established for the program which will slowly grow to a point of subsidizing and then sustaining the program.

   You can help! Visit the Prevention Network website at PreventionNetworkCNY.org and make a donation on behalf of the Drug Quiz Show.

3. Do I have to be part of a school to participate?

   No. Community groups and teen centers are also welcome, though, to be fair, youngsters should only officially participate on one school or organization team at the same time.

4. Exactly what materials does the Drug Quiz Show provide?

   • Learning Centers The basic Drug Quiz curriculum highlights information we believe young people need to know to be successful in today's world. These appealing, kid friendly Learning Centers currently cover the following 17 topics:
     • Alcohol
     • Bullying
     • Conflict Resolution
     • Decison-Making
     • Depressants
     • Feelings
     • Gambling
     • General Information About Drugs
     • Grief
     • Hallucinogens
     • Marijuana
     • Self-Esteem
     • Steroids
     • Stimulants
     • Stress
     • Success
     • Tobacco
   • Set of 5 Study Packets Each packet contains over 80 brochures of accurate, age appropriate information used to expand upon that available through the Learning Centers.
   • The Learning Center Curriculum: A FUN Way to Master the Material. An interactive guide teachers, advisors, and peer coaches can use to help youngsters increase understanding and learning.
   • Advisor Manual A complete step by step guide on how to run the program.
   • Learning Center Questions
     A set of written questions for advisors to use to test student knowledge and run in-school competitions.

5. Who designed the materials?

   The Drug Quiz Show was designed by a highly experienced group of alcohol and drug abuse prevention education professionals. It is based on what research indicates truly makes a difference. Materials are constantly being reviewed and updated, and advice sought from experts in the field, be they physicians, pharmacists, police officers, poison control experts, mental health professionals, etc.

6. How does the program fit in with the New York State Learning Standards?

   The Quiz Show addresses the following NYS Learning Standards:

   • Health, Physical Education, & Family and Consumer Sciences
   • English Language Arts
   • Career Development and Occupational Studies
   • The Arts

   For more information, see NYS Learning Standards and The Drug Quiz Show.

7. How do I sign up?

   By contacting the Regional Coordinator in your area.

8. What if I'm interested but don't see a Regional Coordinator listed for my area?

   Please Contact Us.