Smoking

DSI: Drug Scene Investigators

"Students use scientific inquiry by engaging in true-to-life drug related mysteries while learning about the science behind alcohol, tobacco, inhalants and other drugs — all while having fun!"

Game genre:
Educational

Health topic:
Smoking
Substance Abuse

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Subscription

Social Tags:
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Drug
Drug control law
Inhalant
Nintendo DSi
Substance-related disorders
Technology
XML

URL:
http://dsihome.org/info
http://dsipilot.org

Game platform:
Internet

Target Population:
Pre-Teens
Teens


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Choices: What Would I Do? - The New Kid

Choices: What Would I Do? is a collection of three free, online games that present real-life scenarios to players. In The New Kid, "You and your best friend Chris are hanging out after school when the new kid in your geometry class walks by. Sam just moved here and you know how hard it is to be the new kids so you wave him over." Players must make decisions that affect the outcome of the situation and will witness the positive or negative consequences of their decisions.

Game genre:
Educational

Health topic:
Smoking
Social Issues and Skills
Substance Abuse

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Free
Online

Social Tags:
CDATA
Technology
XML

URL:
http://checkyourself.com/interact.aspx
http://checkyourself.com/what/s2.html

Game platform:
Internet

Target Population:
Teens
Young Adults


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Choices: What Would I Do? - Going Out for the Team

Choices: What Would I Do? is a collection of three free, online games that present real-life scenarios to players. In Going Out for the Team, "It's time for football tryouts. You were on the team last year so it should be no big deal, but some of the guys have gotten a lot bigger. The coach recommends putting on 10-20 lbs." Players must make decisions that affect the outcome of the situation and will witness the positive or negative consequences of their decisions.

Game genre:
Educational

Health topic:
Smoking
Social Issues and Skills
Substance Abuse

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Free
Online

Social Tags:
CDATA
Document
Technology
XML

URL:
http://checkyourself.com/what/s1.html

Game platform:
Internet

Target Population:
Teens
Young Adults


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Community Clash

“Community Clash is an online card game that engages you in a discovery of your community's health and well-being status, and lets you see how it compares to other communities in a head-to-head clash. Play endless hands, exploring different metrics and locations each time, and share key victories with your friends. You can also personalize the experience by getting your own well-being score and using it in the clashes.”

Game genre:
Strategy

Health topic:
Diabetes
Obesity and Weight Loss
Smoking

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Online

Social Tags:
CDATA
Clash
Culture
Music
Technology
The Clash
XML

Published Medium:
Game Developer

Target Population:
General Audience

URL:
http://www.meyouhealth.com/clash

Game platform:
Internet


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MyStudentBody

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"The mission of MyStudentBody is to empower students, families, and administrators to positively impact campus communities in the areas of alcohol, drugs, and wellness. Our approach emphasizes evidence-based, comprehensive prevention to educate and motivate students to make healthy decisions."

Health topic:
Food and Nutrition
Prevention
Sexual Health
Smoking
Stress and Coping
Substance Abuse

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Online
Register

Social Tags:
CDATA
National Institutes of Health
Technology
XML

Resource type:
Educational Resource

Game platform:
Internet

Organization:
National Institute of Health

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Target Population:
Teens
Young Adults


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Smoke Attack

"In this smoking-risk awareness game from the swiss federal office of public health, you are navigating the caracter "Oxy" through offices. You can fight the aggressive smoking balls and the cigarettes by shooting them with your oxygen gun. There are a lot of extra ammunitions, secret weapons and keys hidden in the office. Find and use them! Your goal is to reach the next level and fight even more smoke."

Game genre:
Action/Adventure
Educational

Health topic:
Smoking

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Download
Free

Social Tags:
Addiction
CDATA
Cigar
Cigarette
Electronic cigarette
Human behavior
Smoking
Smoking cessation
Technology
Tobacco

Game platform:
Computer

Target Population:
General Audience

URL:
http://free-game-downloads.mosw.com/abandonware/pc/arcade_action/games_si_sn/smo
http://www.acid-play.com/download/smoke-attack


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My Stop Smoking Coach with Allen Carr

My Stop Smoking Coach with Allen Carr is designed to help players quit smoking tobacco. This Nintendo DS game is based on the philosophies of Allen Carr and is intended to be an entertaining, challenging, and helpful way to stop smoking.

Game genre:
Educational
Simulation

Health topic:
Smoking

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Purchase

Social Tags:
Addiction
Allen Carr
Carr
CDATA
Human behavior
Medicine
Smoking
Smoking cessation
Technology
Tobacco
Ubisoft

Target Population:
Adults
Young Adults

Person:
Allen Carr

Game platform:
Handheld Device


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Aspire

Aspire is a free online resource designed to educate players, both smokers and non-smokers, about smoking cigarettes. After determining how players feel about smoking, the site displays a page of information and games about the risks and dangers of cigarette smoking.

Game genre:
Educational

Health topic:
Smoking

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Free
Online

Social Tags:
Addiction
Cigar
Cigarette
Ethics
Human behavior
Smoking
Smoking cessation
Technology
Tobacco
Tobacco smoking

Published Medium:
Game Developer

Target Population:
General Audience

Game platform:
Internet

Province Or State:
Texas

Organization:
University of Texas


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Sara’s Quest

Developed by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Sara’s Quest is designed to inform players about the harmful effects of drugs. There are several areas in this free, downloadable game that players can visit; each one focuses on a different class of drugs. After players pick an area, they are presented with a series of questions about the specific drug under investigation.

Game genre:
Educational

Health topic:
Smoking
Substance Abuse

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Download
Free
Online

Social Tags:
CDATA
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Technology

URL:
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/sarasquest/index.asp

Game platform:
Internet

Target Population:
Pre-Teens
Teens


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Rex Ronan: Experimental Surgeon

In a side-scrolling Nintendo console adventure game, players guide experimental surgeon Rex Ronan as he shrinks to near-microscopic size, enters the body of his patient who is dying from tobacco-

Game genre:
Action/Adventure
Educational

Health topic:
Prevention
Smoking

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Purchase

Social Tags:
Addiction
Cancer
CDATA
Cigarette
Health effects of tobacco
Human behavior
Medicine
Nicotine
Rex
Rex Ronan: Experimental Surgeon
Ronan the Accuser
Smoking
Smoking cessation
Technology
Tobacco
Tobacco smoking
Tyrannosaurus

tagthenet categories:
adventure
body
Experimental
game
guide
Nintendo
patient
size
smoking
Surgeon

Game platform:
Game Console

Target Population:
General Audience

Person:
Rex Ronan
Rex Ronan Teaches


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