Tobacco
Assertiveness
Decision Making and Peer Pressure
Inhalant and Marijuana Abuse
Alcohol
100
Name 2 diseases that are caused by using tobacco products?
Emphysema, cancer, heart disease or gum disease
100
What does being assertive mean?
Acting in a strong and firm manner while remaining polite
100
What is peer pressure?
A friend persuading you to try something or to do something
100
What carries messages from the brain to other organs in the body?
Neurons
100
is alcohol a drug?
Yes!
200
How do tobacco companies try to persuade us to use their products?
Using hidden messages in the advertisements such as, 'it's relaxing to smoke, you'll be rich, it's macho, rich, slim, sexy, low tar is safer' Also, giving away free products with their names on it.
200
Give an example of a blaming statement
You forgot to return my DVD's so you can forget borrowing anything from me ever again!'
200
What are two different kinds of pressure?
Internal and External
200
How does marijuana affect a car driver?
Marijuana slows down reaction time and coordination
200
What is the legal age to purchase and drink alcoholic beverages?
21 years old
300
What is the name of the drug found in tobacco that causes cigarettes to be addictive?
Nicotine
300
What is an 'I' statement?
'I' statements/messages are a way of talking that explains how you feel while remaining firm, calm and polite.
300
What would you do if someone older offered you a cigarette to smoke?
Tell them that I am not interested and leave the area
300
Can marijuana cause cancer?
yes, one marijuana joint is equal to 5 cigarettes
300
Alcohol is a depressant drug. How does it affect the brain and heart?
It slows down or puts to sleep the functions of the brain and heart
400
Why do you choose not to use tobacco?
For your health, to save $
400
Give an example of an 'I' statement
'I feel disrespected when you don't return my DVD's' 'I need (or want) you to return my DVD's because...', 'I want to be able to trust you in the future'
400
What are are some questions you might ask yourself before you decide to do something?
What could happen? What could happen to me, family, or other? What could this do to my reputation? What could this do to my brain development and chemistry?
400
How many times do you have to use inhalants before it can cause death?
Only ONCE
400
Do wine coolers have alcohol in them?
Yes
500
What would you say to a friend who offered you a cigarette?
No!
500
Being assertive can help to do what?
Helps to explain how you feel. It is also a way to stand up for yourself
500
Name helpers in the community that you could talk to if you were having problems or to deal with peer pressure?
Parents, teacher, another trusted Adult
500
Where should you use a product that has a strong odor or smell to it?
In a well ventilated area
500
Why is it dangerous to drink and drive?
Your brain is not working 100% therefore your reflexes are off, your decision making skills are impaired and your judgment and perceptions are affected. Your reaction time is slowed down.
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