Table 5 Illustrative notes for the perceived potential impact of program theme from user testing interviews

Changes to substance use behaviors and driving

Might help them to make more informed decisions, thinking twice before doing it.

Less likely that teens will engage in unsafe behaviors, and more likely to have preventative plans in place.

Feels that she has forgotten a lot of the info, so it’s difficult to carry with you long-term and may not be as impactful to use.

Learning/new insights

Learned about the perspective of what other people experience, how they view risky behaviors, and what would impair you.

You need to have a trusted adult that you’re comfortable with, so you can leave a party or bad situation.

How low the statistics actually were for her peer group in terms of these behaviors

Emphasis on cannabis and how it impacts driving – was under the impression it wasn’t as dangerous.

[Learned] not to smoke and drive

Learned about situations he hasn’t yet been in but felt it was helpful.