Sociological perspective
What are the three levels of the sociological perspective?
Personal, Interpersonal, Societal
Name one personal factor influencing drug use.
Stress, curiosity, or mental health
What is a short-term consequence?
An immediate effect like a hangover or feeling sick
What is decision-making?
Choosing between options using thinking and judgment
What is peer pressure?
When others try to make you do something you wouldn’t normally do
Give one example of a personal reason someone might use drugs
To relax, escape stress, or feel confident.
Name one social factor influencing drug use
Friends, whānau, or social events
What is a long-term consequence?
Ongoing harm like addiction, organ damage, or relationship breakdowns
How can drugs affect decision-making?
They lower judgment and lead to risky choices
Name one way to say no to drugs
Be direct, delay, or leave
Give one example of an interpersonal influence to use drugs
Peer pressure or family habits
How does advertising influence drug or alcohol use?
It makes it seem fun, glamorous, or normal
Give one mental consequence of drug use
Anxiety, depression, or paranoia
What’s one safe choice Tahlia could have made instead of drinking?
Saying no, leaving the party, or joining a different activity
What does harm reduction mean?
Making drug or alcohol use less dangerous (e.g., sober driver)
Give one societal influence to use drugs
Media, advertising, or cultural norms
What’s one cultural factor that can affect drug or alcohol use?
Traditions or community norms around drinking
Give one social consequence of drug use
Losing trust with friends or whānau
Why is it important to think before you act?
To avoid harmful or life-changing consequences
What’s one strategy to overcome pressure to use drugs?
Having a trusted friend, planning excuses, or practicing assertiveness
How do these three perspectives connect?
They show how individual choices are shaped by relationships and society.
Why is it important to understand why people use drugs?
To create strategies to resist pressure and make safer choices
Give one legal consequence of drug use
Fines, criminal record, or jail
Give an example of a good decision-making step
Weighing risks and benefits before acting
What’s one helpline or support option in NZ?
Alcohol Drug Helpline – 0800 787 797