Emotions
Emotions come from these three places
The Body, Brain, and Environment
"Popcorn Lung" is an effect caused by using this device
What is a vape
Healthy decision-making means thinking about these before acting
What are consequences
These are the four styles in which we communicate
What are Passive, Passive-Aggressive, Aggressive, and Assertive
This skill helps you bounce back from challenges, mistakes, or setbacks instead of giving up
What is resilience
Name two physical signs your body might show when you feel anxious
What are racing heart, sweaty palms, stomach ache, shaking, fast breathing
This measurement shows the percentage of alcohol in a person’s bloodstream and helps determine how impaired someone is
What is Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
HALT is a 4-letter acronym that reminds us to check in with ourselves before making a decision when we’re feeling these states
What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired
“I feel ___ when ___ because ___ Moving forward___.” This is called what kind of statement?
What is an I-Message or I-Statement
Talking to a friend, exercising, listening to music, journaling, and taking deep breaths are all examples of this type of skill you can use to manage stress and strong emotions
What are Healthy Coping Skills
This chemical in your brain affects how happy or motivated you feel and can be influenced by substances, exercise, and sunlight
What is Serotonin
Substance use causes a large release of this “feel-good” brain chemical, which can make it harder to feel pleasure from everyday activities over time
What is Dopamine
Teens make more impulsive decisions because this part of the brain is still developing
What is the prefrontal cortex (front of the brain)
Using body language is communicating in this form
What is non-verbal
Using alcohol or drugs, yelling at others, skipping school, overeating, or avoiding your problems are all examples of this type of coping skill
What are Unhealthy Coping Skills
This metaphor explains that about two-thirds of our emotions are “below the surface” (hidden), while one-third are “above the surface” (what others see)
What is the Iceberg Metaphor
Increased heart rate, coughing and lung irritation, slower reaction time, poor coordination, dry mouth, red eyes, increased appetite, and trouble focusing are all short-term physical effects of using this substance
What is Marijuana (Cannabis/THC)
This term describes how one decision can spread out and impact your future, relationships, and goals
What is the ripple effect
Tone of voice and words make up this form of communication
PIESS is a 5-letter acronym that helps us check for balance in these areas of our lives
What are Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Social, and Spiritual
This nerve connects your brain and body and plays a big role in how calm, safe, or anxious you feel
This occurs when your brain and body start to rely on a substance, making it hard to stop, even if it causes problems in your life
What is Addiction
The 5-element acronym ICED-T represents what steps in the decision-making process
What is Identify the problem, Consider the options, Evaluate the options, Decide, and Take Action
This type of communication clearly expresses your needs while still respecting others.
What is assertive communication
People, places, or situations that make you feel stressed, angry, or tempted to use substances are called this because they can “set off” strong emotions or cravings
What are triggers