Substance Facts
What is a substance?
What is a chemical that affects how your mind and body works
What organ is most affected by alcohol use?
The liver.
What does "coping skills" mean?
A way to manage difficult emotions or situations,
What is one way to say "no" to peer presure?
Say "no" confidently, suggest something else, or walk away
Name one benefit of staying substance-free.
Better health, clear thinking, more energy.
False! Vaping still contains harmful chemicals.
What part of the body does nicotine affect by increasing health rate and blood pressure?
The heart
Name one healthy coping skill.
Exercise, art, journaling, talking to someone, deep breathing, listening to music.
True or False: Everyone experiments with drugs and alcohol.
False-most teens choose not to.
Talk to a trusted adult, counselor, or friend.
Name one common reason that teens might start using substances.
Peer pressure, stress, curiosity, or wanting to fit in.
What can drugs or alcohol use do to your brain's ability to make decisions?
It can impair judgment and self-control.
True or False: Keeping emotions bottled up is a healthy coping skill.
False- it is better to express emotions in a healthy way.
What kind of friend encourages you to make healthy choices?
A true or supportive friend.
What is one long-term goal that can be easier to reach if you stay substance-free?
ANY PERSONAL GOAL (sports, grades, career, relationships)