Safety & violence prevention
what is the safest way to prevent violence
deescalate the situation
what are opioids?
Opioids are a class of drugs that are used to reduce pain.
what does STI stand for?
Sexually transmitted infection
What is one way to prevent suicide?
Call the national suicide hotline.
What is the definition of abstinence?
When someone restrains themselves from doing something. EX: Sexual relations, Alcohol, smoking, etc.
What is abuse in its many different forms?
Mental abuse, physical abuse, and emotional abuse.
Is marijuana an over-the-counter medicine?
No, it can be bought illegally but to get it legally you need a prescription
What are communicable diseases?
They are diseases that can be infected from person to person via contact with bodily fluids, breathing in an airborne virus, or skin contact. Ex: using someone else's shower towel.
What is depression?
Intensified sadness that seems to never stop with this feeling of hopelessness, some effects may be anxiety, loss of interest in activities, etc.
What is personal health?
Personal attention and maintenance to nutritional health, physical health, etc.
What is sexual assault?
It's any unwanted physical sexual contact
what are some Consequences of substance abuse
You could have financial troubles, mental troubles, psychological troubles, physiological troubles etc.
What are some diseases that can come from unhealthy eating?
It can increase the risk of some cancers.
What are some effects of having anxiety?
Headaches, depression, etc.
What is anorexia
Lack of appetite for food.
What is the safest way to be an active bystander?
Getting help
What chemical does nicotine release in your brain when you use it?
It releases dopamine which gets you more addicted to it.
What can dieting do for you?
It can affect Emotional and mental function and well-being
What is wellness?
When you're in a good mental, physical, social, and emotional state
What is bulimia?
Is dating violence limited to only physical violence?
No, there is as well emotional violence, or for all things, it would be called domestic violence.
What other chemical does smoking release in your brain?
It can give you more serotonin than needed.
What can come from poor nutrition?
High blood pressure, high cholesterol, some cancers, etc.
What is the best way to handle stress?
Think about why that thing is stressing you out and fix that thing.
What are added sugars?
Sugars and syrups that are added to foods or beverages when they are processed or prepared.