Refusal Skills
What are refusal skills?
Ways to SAY NO!
What does tobacco come from?
a plant
What is the legal age to drink alcohol in the US?
21 and above
True or false: vaping is safer than smoking cigarettes
false. both are dangerous
What is peer pressure?
Social pressure by members of one's peer group to take a certain action, adopt certain values, or otherwise conform in order to be accepted
In other words: pressure to do something you might not want to do by your peers.
Give an example of how a student might use body language that says "NO"
serious expression, eye contact, "soldier body", gestures that emphasize the point
What is the addictive substance in tobacco products called?
nicotine
People who are pregnant should ______ drink alcohol.
never
What are two drugs that are most often found in vape devices?
Nicotine and marijuana
Give an example of positive peer pressure
studying/working on schoolwork with a friend, trying a new sport or club with a friend, standing up for someone together, etc.
What is one strategy a student could use to strengthen their refusal? In other words, what could they say other than just saying "NO"?
explain the consequences, tell why, suggest an alternative
How does tobacco negatively affect the lungs?
lungs become inflamed, tar particles damage cilia, shortness of breath, increased risk of lung cancer
True or false: Two people who drink the same amount of alcohol will experience the same effects.
false
Explain what a regular vape user might feel like when they haven't hit their vape all day.
anxious, irritable, headache, drowsiness, anxious
Give an example of negative peer pressure
convincing a friend to skip class, trying a vape because your friends are doing it, encouraging drama between friends, etc
Imagine this: You are walking to school with two of your friends. One of your friends pulls out a vape and hits it. Then they pass it to you and tell you to try it. How could you respond using refusal skills we learned about?
say no, tell why, explain consequences, suggest alternative, walk away
What is the legal age that a person can purchase tobacco products in the US?
21 and over
What is one symptom of a hangover?
headache, nausea, sensitivity to light, dizziness, anxiety
____________ means the body's response to going without nicotine. Symptoms are often negative and uncomfortable.
withdrawal
What is one reason why someone might give in to peer pressure?
to try to fit in, to avoid being teased, because their friends are doing it, etc.
Imagine this: You are at your friend's house playing video games. Your friend's older brother who is 18 walks in and hands you and your friend a cup. He says he made you both a drink with vodka and orange juice. How could you respond using the refusal skills we learned about?
Say no, tell why, explain consequences, suggest alternative option, leave the situation
What is second-hand smoke? Is it dangerous?
smoke released into environment by people who smoke and inhaled by other people nearby. It is dangerous because it increases risk of developing lung cancer or heart disease.
What could you do if you were ever in a situation where you got into a car with someone who has been drinking alcohol?
call a family member and ask to get picked up, walk with a friend, etc.
What can a person do to help them feel better if they are experiencing withdrawal symptoms after quitting vaping?
ask for help from a doctor, counselor, or health professional, stay hydrated, get enough sleep, eat a well-balanced diet, get support from friends and family, find ways to relax
What is one way you can stay above peer pressure?
Surround yourself with good people, SAY NO, think about your personal values and beliefs