Introductions: Alcohol and Tobacco
What is one negative health effect of excessive consumption of tobacco?
Answers will Vary
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Lung Cancer
Oral Cancer
Nicotine Addiction
Heart Disease
Stroke
What is the leading cause for preventable deaths in the US?
Tobacco Use!
What are healthy alternatives to drug use?
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Exercise
Hobbies like Art, Photography, Skateboarding, etc.
Should you say no to alcohol, drugs, etc., even if your friends are pressuring you?
JUST SAY NO!
Will substance abuse steer you from your goals?
Yes!
What is one negative health effect of excessive consumption of alcohol?
Answers will vary
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Liver Disease
Heart Disease
High Blood Pressure
Cancer
What is the third leading cause for preventable deaths in the US?
Alcohol!
How is alcohol use seen by society?
Alcohol is socially acceptable once you are 21+
Underage alcohol use may seem "cool" but it is NOT!
How would you say no to peer pressure to drink or smoke?
Answers will vary
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No, thank you.
I will have to pass
etc.
How will a drug-free lifestyle benefit your goals?
Answers will vary
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You keep your concentration and motivation
Clear mind = clear path
What is one negative mental effect of excessive alcohol consumption?
Answers will vary
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Depression
Isolation
Self-destructive behaviors
Aggitation
What is the most common tobacco-related death in the U.S?
Lung Cancer
How can ones' finances be affected by alcohol, tobacco, or other drug use?
When one is excessively using these substances, they are excessively spending money on such. This can have a great impact on their finances.
What should you do if someone offers you an alcoholic drink?
Answers will vary, something along the lines of "I'm okay, thank you though!"
What is one way substance abuse can distract you from your short term goals?
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Lose motivation
Too "high" to concentrate and get things done
What are some side effects a child can face if alcohol was consumed during the pregnancy?
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birth defects
premature birth
miscarriage
stillbirth
What is the most common alcohol-related death in the U.S?
Drunk Driving
What are ways to "cope" or "recover" from substance addiction
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Rehabilitation centers
Surrounding yourself with positive influences
Cutting off negative influences
If you are uncomfortable with saying "no", what are some excuses to not partake in drug use?
Answers will vary
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I have medical issues
I get drug tested
etc.
What is one way substance abuse can distract you from your long term goals?
Answers will vary
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Becoming addicted can cause your life to go downhill
loss of short term goals = loss of long term goal
can end up not having any long term goals