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Write the name of an adult that a teen could talk to when they are stressed or need help
Teachers, parents, aunts and uncles, guardians, social worker, counselor, etc.
In a 2024 anonymous survey of Comstock Park 7th graders, only 5.5% of students said they had done this in the last 30 days.
Used a vape
Give 2 examples of a healthy coping skill
Lots of them!
Friends and people your age
Give 2 reasons why a person would choose not to use drugs
Health, relationships, to avoid legal problems, want to do well in school, involved with sports or activities, many answers

During the teen years, the emotional part of the brain goes through a lot of changes. This can cause intense feelings that change quickly. What do we call them?
Mood swings
Prescription pills should only be taken by this person

The person they were prescribed for
Give 2 examples of a negative coping skill.
Drugs, drinking, running away, fighting, etc.
This time, all teams will participate in the challenge.
, write down as many reasons you could give someone for NOT wanting to vape as you can think of. The team with the most points wins!

In one minute, write down as many reasons you could give someone for NOT wanting to vape as you can think of. The team with the most points wins!
Name a resource or person you could go to if you were feeling stressed

Different Answers
List three things that change or cause stress during the teen years
Lots of answers!
This addictive substance, found in cigarettes and vapes, has been found to be as addictive as heroin.
Nicotine
1 in ______ kids had a family member who struggles with addiction
1 in 4
Give an example of something someone could give as a reason for not using drugs or alcohol.
All sorts of answers!
Smoking and vaping (tobacco or THC) weaken your immune system so it doesn't work as well.
What does your immune system do?
It fights off colds and infections
The human brain develops by this age
25
Marijuana has over _______ chemicals in it. (Looking for a number)
300
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Choose a person from each team to draw a picture of what Mrs Wohlford will do after she retires.
She will decide which team wins.
Choose a person from each team to draw a picture of what Mrs Wohlford will do after she retires.
She will decide which team wins.
This type of communication gets your point across in a way that is clear and respectful, but firm

Assertive
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Mrs Wohlford is the name of you science teacher.
Correctly spell the name of the other 7th grade teacher.
Mazurkiewicz
Not getting enough of this thing can lead to health problems, stress, and make you irritable.
Sleep
This addictive substance has been all over the news lately. Only a very small amount is needed to cause an overdose.
Fentanyl 
These are the 3 cs
Cause, Change, Cope
These are the 4 Refusal Skills that make up the acronym S.T.O.P.
Say No
Tell the Truth
Offer an Alternative
Peace Out
Name a celebrity that grew up in a household with addiction or other family pressures (MUST BE SOMEONE WE TALKED ABOUT)
Simone Biles, Eminem, Robert Downey Jr, Selena Gomez, Cardi B, Kevin Hart...