Decision Making
This is the process of making choices after considering consequences.
decision-making?
This substance is classified as a depressant and is most often linked to impaired driving accidents.
Alcohol
A short-term effect of alcohol is this, which can affect choices behind the wheel.
impaired judgment
A healthy coping strategy for stress is this physical activity.
Exercising
The statement “Everyone is doing it” is this type of belief about substance use.
Myth
The step in decision-making where you look at possible outcomes of each choice.
weighing the consequences
The addictive chemical found in tobacco.
Nicotine
A long-term effect of smoking tobacco is this serious health issue
What is lung disease
One way to resist peer pressure is to say this politely.
“No thanks” / using humor to refuse
Underage drinking is illegal
Fact
One reason teens are more at risk for substance abuse is this ongoing brain process.
brain development
The drug in cannabis that causes a “high.”
THC
Long-term cannabis use can reduce motivation, memory, and this part of health
What is lung health
If a friend offers you alcohol or another drug, you could use this strategy to protect yourself.
refusal strategy
Alcohol is filtered out mainly through this organ?
Liver
A protective factor that helps reduce the risk of substance abuse, often provided by family or community
strong family support / positive role models / involvement in activities
Using more of a drug to get the same effect is called this
Tolerance
Withdrawal is described as feeling this after stopping drug use.
sick or uncomfortable
This type of coping involves choosing a healthy activity, like exercising or talking to someone, instead of using substances to deal with stress.
A teen can legally produce or consume alcohol or nicotine products on their own property.
Myth
One of the stages in the decision-making process that is NOT actually part of the model, but is a common mistake teens make.
Always choose what your friends say”
Misusing prescription drugs can result in legal consequences, dependence, and this potentially fatal outcome.
Overdose
This type of drug increases alertness, attention, and energy in the body.
Stimulant-nicotine, caffeine cocaine, etc.
When faced with peer pressure to use a substance, this approach lets you protect yourself by clearly stating your choice and standing firm. You are ________ing yourself
Assertive refusal
Strong family support, positive role models, and involvement in sports or activities are examples of this type of factor that reduces the risk of substance abuse.
Protective factor