What is Substance Abuse?
What is the definition of substance abuse?
A. Using medicines correctly
B. Using substances in a way that is harmful to your body and mind
C. Following the instructions for a medication
D. Drinking water to stay healthy
B) Using drugs or alcohol in a way that is harmful to your body or mind.
What can substance abuse do to your grades at school?
A. Improve your focus
B. Make it harder to focus, learn, and do well
C. Guarantee good grades
D. Have no effect
B. Make it harder to focus, learn, and do well
Name one healthy activity you can do instead of using substances
A. Play sports, draw, or read
B. Experiment with drugs
C. Stay indoors all day doing nothing
D. Watch others make poor decisions
A) Play sports, draw, read, or spend time with friends.
What is peer pressure?
A. When someone tries to influence you to do something, good or bad.
B. When your teacher gives you homework.
C. When your parents set rules.
D. When your pet expects you to feed them.
A) When someone tries to influence you to do something, good or bad.
What should you do if you think a friend is using harmful substances?
A. Encourage them to talk to a trusted adult.
B. Ignore them.
C. Join them so they don’t feel alone.
D. Tell everyone at school.
A) Encourage them to talk to a trusted adult.
True or False: Medicines can be dangerous if not used correctly?
A)True
B)False
A)True
True or False: Trying a substance one time can lead to serious problems.
A)True
B)False
A) True
True or False: Hobbies can help you avoid bad choices?
A) True
B)False
A) True
True or False: It’s okay to say “no” even if your friends don’t like it.
C) True
True or False: It’s okay to ask for help if you don’t know how to help a friend.
A) True
B) False
A)True
Name two examples of substances people might abuse.
A. Candy and soda
B. Alcohol and tobacco
C. Illegal drugs and fruits
D. Water and vitamins
B)Alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, or misused medications.
What can substance abuse do to your relationships with family or friends?
A. Strengthen relationships
B. Hurt relationships and cause arguments
C. Make everyone proud of you
D. Have no effect at all
B) It can hurt relationships and cause arguments
Why is it important to hang out with friends who make healthy choices?
A. They can encourage bad decisions.
B. They support you and won’t pressure you to make bad decisions.
C. They will always agree with everything you say.
D. They give you free substances.
B) They support you and won’t pressure you to make bad decisions.
What is a good way to say “no” to peer pressure?
A) Be firm, walk away, or change the subject.
Why is it important to listen to your friend without judging them?
A. So they feel safe and supported.
B. So they know you agree with everything they do.
C. So they won’t tell anyone else about their problems.
D. So you can give them better substances.
A)So they feel safe and supported.
What part of your body is still growing and can be harmed by substance abuse?
A. Brain
B. Arms
C. Heart
D. Skin
A) The brain
Name one long-term health problem caused by smoking
A. Lung damage or cancer
B. Stronger heart muscles
C. Sharper eyesight
D. Improved breathing
A) Lung damage or cancer.
What is one way exercise helps your mental health?
A. They can encourage bad decisions.
B. They support you and won’t pressure you to make bad decisions.
C. They will always agree with everything you say.
D. They give you free substances.
B) They support you and won’t pressure you to make bad decisions.
Give an example of a situation where you might face peer pressure
C) Someone offering you a cigarette or drink at a party
What is one way to be a positive influence on a friend?
A. Invite them to do healthy activities together.
B. Ignore their situation.
C. Criticize them for their behavior.
D. Make fun of their problems.
A) Invite them to do healthy activities together.
What does the term "addiction" mean?
A. A desire to eat healthy foods
B. A strong urge to use substances even if they cause harm
C. A reaction to stopping caffeine
D. A temporary interest in trying something new
B. A strong urge to use substances even if they cause harm
How does saying “no” to substances help your future?
A. Keeps you healthy and allows you to stay in control of your life
B. Makes you fit in with bad influences
C. Improves your decision-making after trying substances
D. Guarantees instant success
A) Keeps you healthy and allows you to stay in control of your life
What should you do if you feel stressed instead of turning to substances?
A. It reduces stress and makes you feel good.
B. It guarantees lifelong happiness.
C. It increases anxiety and worry.
D. It has no effect on mental health.
A) It reduces stress and makes you feel good.
What is one phrase you can use to say “no” in a confident way?
D) No, I don’t want to do that" or "I’m not into that, but thanks
If your friend refuses help, what should you do?
A. Tell a trusted adult or counselor for their safety.
B. Give up on them completely.
C. Blame them for their decisions.
D. Pretend everything is okay.
A) Tell a trusted adult or counselor for their safety