Peer pressure and substance abuse

Always tell the truth

100

Bertha's friends recently started drinking. She goes to a lot of parties with them where she is always pressured by the others to have a drink. Which is the best way for Bertha to resist this pressure?

A. Fill a beer can with water and pretend to sip from it. This will make people think she's drinking and no one will pressure her.

B. State firmly that she doesn't drink. If they still persist, she should start hanging out with people who don't drink.

C. Take one drink at the start of the evening and sip it slowly throughout the party. One drink won't harm her or get her into the habit.

B. State firmly that she doesn't drink. If they still persist, she should start hanging out with people who don't drink.

200

Julio's friend Javier invites him to a party with some people Julio does not know. Julio suspects that people will use drugs at the party. Which is the best strategy for Julio to maintain his own health in this situation?

A. Tell Javier that his parents don't allow him to go to parties so he won't hurt Javier's feelings.

B. Go to the party with Javier because he is a good friend and friends should trust friends.

C. Ask Javier for more information about the party and decide whether to go based on his answers.

D. Tell Javier that he will go to the party, but call him at the last minute and say that something else came up.

C. Ask Javier for more information about the party and decide whether to go based on his answers.

300

Which of the following is the least preferable way to refuse when someone offers you drugs at a party?

A. "No, thanks. I decided to never take drugs and I'm going to stick to my decision."

B. "What? Drugs are illegal and you know it. If you ask me to try it again, I'll call the police."

C. "Is that cocaine? No, I don't think I'll try it. I don't do drugs."

B. "What? Drugs are illegal and you know it. If you ask me to try it again, I'll call the police."

400

Which of the following statements about peer pressure is true?

A. Peer pressure is always verbal.

B. Peer pressure is the only reason teenagers get into drugs.

C. Sometimes peer pressure can be healthy.

C. Sometimes peer pressure can be healthy.

500

You're at a party and someone pressures you to take some Ecstasy. What's the best way to say no?

A. "No, thanks. I don't do drugs."

B. "You think I want to try that? Don't be stupid!"

C. "I don't feel like it. Maybe later."

A. "No, thanks. I don't do drugs."

Respect yourself, others and authority

100

Which of the following is the best type of refusal to use when someone offers you drugs?

A. quick but unsure

B. aggressive and clear

C. assertive and clear

C. assertive and clear

200

In which of the following situations is someone using peer pressure based on a rejection tactic?

A. Joe has had the same friends since childhood. They all started drinking recently. Joe thinks he should start drinking too or they won't want him around.

B. Martha's friends regularly take Ecstasy at parties. When she refused to take any, they told her she was a bore.

C. Justina's friends drink regularly. They recently told her to quit hanging around because she insists on staying sober.

C. Justina's friends drink regularly. They recently told her to quit hanging around because she insists on staying sober.

300

Janelle says to Franco, "I've just found this pill that really helps me stay up late and study. I think you'd like it too." What type of peer pressure is Janelle using?

A. Rejection

B. Reasoning 

C. Put down

B. Reasoning 

400

In which scenario is someone using peer pressure based on a reasoning tactic?

A. "Ralph, lighten up. If you won't even take a sip, you can't be in our group."

B. "Come on, Maryann. Try it. I'm totally sure that one puff won't cause you harm."

C. "Don't be afraid, Freddy. You aren't a real friend if you're afraid to try one little pill with us."

B. "Come on, Maryann. Try it. I'm totally sure that one puff won't cause you harm."

500

Who is more likely to give in to peer pressure and start substance abuse?

A. Katrina, who has been feeling depressed and upset lately but can discuss her problems with her older sister.

B. Marc, who just joined a new school and is finding it hard to make friends, especially because his parents are away a lot.

C. Becky, who saw her favorite actor taking cocaine in a movie and thinks it's cool. Her best friend disagrees and warns her not to copy him.

B. 

Marc, who just joined a new school and is finding it hard to make friends, especially because his parents are away a lot.