Decision Making
Alcohol and Drugs
Effects of substance use
Coping and Refusal
Myths and Facts
100

5. This is the process of making choices after considering consequences.

decision-making

100

15. This substance is classified as a depressant and is most often linked to impaired driving accidents.

Alcohol

100

19. A short-term effect of alcohol is this, which can affect choices behind the wheel, have you say things you regret and/or mess with your critical thinking

impaired judgment

100

17. Name a healthy coping strategy for stress.

Exercising, reading, journaling, etc. 

100

4. The statement “Everyone is doing it” is this type of belief about substance use.

Myth

200

11. The step in decision-making where you look at possible outcomes of each choice.

weighing the consequences

200

8. The addictive chemical found in tobacco.

Nicotine

200

20. A long-term effect of smoking tobacco is this serious health issue that is involved when inhaling

What is lung disease/cancer

200

16. One way to resist peer pressure is to say this politely.

“No thanks” / using humor to refuse

200

22. Underage drinking is illegal

Fact

300

1. One reason teens are more at risk for substance abuse is this ongoing process until a certain age (Add the age as well)

brain development

300

21. The drug in cannabis that causes a “high.”

THC

300

14. This habit can lead to memory problems, reduced motivation, and difficulty concentrating when continued over many months or years.

What is marijuana use

300

25. If a friend offers you alcohol or another drug, you could use this strategy to protect yourself (Saying no).

refusal strategy

300

23. Alcohol is filtered out mainly through the kidneys?

Myth

400

3. 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

400

7. Using more of a drug to get the same effect is called this

Tolerance/Dependance 

400

10. Withdrawal is described as feeling this after stopping drug use.

sick or uncomfortable

400

18. When someone _____s stressful situations or negative influences to protect themselves, they are using this type of strategy

Avoidance

400

24. A teen can legally produce or consume alcohol or nicotine products on their own property.

Myth

500

2. This influence from friends and peers can cause teens to rush decisions, ignore consequences, or skip steps in the decision-making process.

Peer Pressure

500

13. Misusing prescription drugs can result in legal consequences, dependence, and this potentially fatal outcome.

Overdose

500

12. This type of drug increases alertness, attention, and energy in the body.

Stimulant-nicotine, caffeine cocaine, etc. 

500

6. 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

500

9. Strong family support, positive role models, and involvement in sports or activities can reduce the risk of substance abuse.

Fact

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