Substance Abuse & Decision Making
What is a short-term effect of alcohol?
Slurred speech / poor coordination
What is stress?
Body’s response to a demand
What is communication?
Sharing thoughts/feelings
What are micronutrients?
Vitamins and minerals
How much sleep should teens get?
8-10 Hours
What is peer pressure?
Influence from others to do something
What is self-esteem?
How you feel about yourself
What is consent?
Giving clear permission for something
What are the macronutrients
Protein, carbs and fats
Because teens brains are still developing
What is addiction?
Inability to stop using despite consequences
Name one healthy coping strategy.
Exercise, music, talking to someone, etc.
What is a conflict?
A disagreement
What nutrient builds and repairs muscles?
Protein
Why is hydration important
Regulate body temp, lubricate joints, helps body function
What part of the brain controls decision-making and is affected by drugs?
Prefrontal cortex
What is anxiety?
Feeling of worry or fear
Name one method of protection against STIs or pregnancy.
Condom, birth control, etc.
How many glasses of water (minimum) should I consume in a day?
7-8 cups
At what age, roughly, does the brain stop developing?
25ish guys a little later.
Why is the teenage brain more vulnerable to addiction?
Brain is still developing (especially the prefrontal cortex)
Explain the difference between stress and anxiety.
Stress = response to a situation; Anxiety = ongoing worry/fear
Name 3 communication styles?
Give me a well balanced meal labeling the protein, carb and fat.
Subjective
How many calories are in a gram of carbohydrates, a gram of protein, and a gram of fat?
4, 4, 9