Nicotine / Vaping / Smoking
Nicotine affects this organ and can lead to addiction.
Brain.
You meet someone through gaming. They are nice, but ask what school you attend.
What is the red flag?
They are asking for personal information that should stay private online.
Alcohol affects this part of the body and slows reactions.
Brain
A _______ is a limit you set to help you feel comfortable and safe.
What is a boundary?
This happens when someone tries to influence your decisions.
What is peer pressure?
Why is vaping not “just water vapour”?
It contains nicotine and chemicals that affect health.
A friend gets upset when you don’t reply right away. Why is this unhealthy?
It shows controlling behavior.
Why is alcohol risky for teens compared to adults?
Teen brains are still developing and more vulnerable to damage.
A friend respects when you say “no.” What type of relationship is this?
Healthy relationship
True or False: Peer pressure is always negative.
False
What is addiction in simple terms?
When your body feels like it needs something to function or feel normal.
"They’ve always been nice so I can trust them.” Why is this unsafe online?
People can pretend to be someone they are not online
Someone drinks alcohol to “fit in” at a party. What is this called?
Peer pressure.
Why do unhealthy relationships sometimes continue?
Fear of losing friends, pressure, normalizing behaviour, lack of awareness.
Give one strategy for handling peer pressure.
Walk away, say no, talk to a trusted adult, change the subject, etc.
Name one effect nicotine can have on teens.
Addiction, increased heart rate, brain development impact, stress dependence.
A friend says: “If you were really my friend, you’d do it.” what is this...?
Pressure / manipulation
Name one short-term effect of alcohol.
Poor coordination, slowed reaction time, poor judgment, nausea.
Someone you’ve only known online says:
“You don’t need to tell anyone about us, it’s better if it’s just between us.”
Encouraging secrecy to avoid adult awareness
Friends encouraging you to study for a test is an example of this type of peer pressure.
Positive peer pressure.
Why might vaping feel socially “normal” even if it is harmful?
Social media influence, peer behaviour, marketing, normalization in groups.
Someone in a group chat starts sharing “inside jokes” about a classmate who isn’t in the chat, and others begin laughing along.
Q: Why is this a red flag?
Exclusion and indirect bullying, normalizes disrespect
Why can alcohol lead to unsafe decisions socially?
Lowers inhibition and judgment, increasing risky behaviour.
A student says: “If a relationship isn’t bad all the time, it must be healthy.”
Relationships can be mixed. Occasional good moments don’t cancel out unhealthy behaviour.
Why can peer pressure become stronger during adolescence?
Friends become more important, desire to fit in, developing identity, etc.