Drugs and Alcohol
The number of teens using these has been steadily DECREASING since the 90s
What are cigarettes
Physical and psychological symptoms people experience when they stop using an addictive substance
What are withdrawls
3 problems or events that can cause stress within a family
Addiction, work, money, divorce, illness, domestic violence, etc.
"No thanks, I don't want to," is an example of THIS type of refusal skill
Tell the Truth
Name 3 adults a teenager can go to for support
Who are parents, teachers, school counselors, grandparents, aunts, uncles, pastor, etc.
The powdered form of a highly addictive drug made from the cocoa plant; is usually snorted or injected
What is cocaine?
Builds over time with repeated use of a drug; requires people to use greater and greater amounts in order to experience a high
What is Tolerance
2 positive (or healthy) ways to cope with stress
What are: exercise, journaling, prayer, drawing or coloring, meditation, listening to music, etc...
Teens are more likely to be offered drugs or alcohol by these people than by strangers
Who are friends/peers/people they know
When a family member has a problem with addiction, this is the only person who can make the choice for them to get better
Who is: The person with the problem
The sensation of bugs crawling under the skin is a common sensory hallucination that results from the use of this drug. Long term users are typically covered in scars and open sores from obsessively picking at their own skin.
What is crystal meth
Name something that could increase your risk for forming addiction
What is family history, using drugs or alcohol in your teens, lack of coping skills
2 negative things people might do to cope with stress
Self harm, Alcohol or drug use, physical fights, run away from home, etc.
Saying, "Let's go to the movies instead," is an example of THIS type of refusal skill.
What is suggesting an alternative?
The feel-good chemical released in your brain when you use drugs, alcohol, or have another enjoyable experience
What is DOPAMINE
Although the high from this drug only lasts a few hours, it can continue to effect your hand-eye coordination and ability to perform complex tasks for the next 36 hours after use
What is Marijuana?
When a person just abruptly stops using an addictive substance, we say that they are doing this.
What is Quitting Cold Turkey?
The 4 C's
What are CAUSE, CHANGE, CURE, AND COPE?
True or False: People who practice refusal skills ahead of time have a much easier time saying no to peer pressure
TRUE
The saying on the sign in Ms B's door window Hint: It's about drugs
What is 'NUGS NOT DRUGS'
Users of this hallucinogenic drug can experience terrifying flashbacks years afterward
What is LSD
Because most people with addiction problems start out using alcohol or marijuana, people often refer to them as this
What is THE GATEWAY DRUG (S)
A plan created ahead of time for what to do and where to go if you have a dangerous situation at home
What is a safety plan
Give an example of a way to refuse that uses humor
Responses will vary
The name of a support group that helps people who struggle with alcoholism, as well as their families
Alcoholics Anonymous
Depressant
When someone has used something once or twice, we say they are in this stage of use
Experimentation
How do you know who your guidance counselor is?
By your last name!
A-L
M-Z
"I need to be home in a few minutes to eat dinner."
This is an example of what type of refusal skill?
What is Planning Your Exit
The age at which the human brain is said to be completely developed
25