Vocabulary
This is something that changes how the body or brain works.
What is a substance?
This is the average age that students reported having alcohol for the first time.
13 years old
What should you do if you feel pressured?
Say no, walk away, change the subject, talk to an adult.
Name one school support.
Teacher, counsellor, principal, support worker.
What does "making an informed choice" mean?
Using facts and information before deciding.
This is influence from others to act or behave in a certain way.
What is peer pressure?
This is the percentage of students who said alcohol is fairly or very easy to get.
69%
What does a school counsellor do?
Provides support and guidance to students.
What does a school counsellor do?
Provides support and guidance to students.
Why might someone try substances?
Curiosity, peer pressure, stress, fitting in.
This is a chemical found in tobacco products and many vaping products.
What is nicotine?
This is one of the most common ways students reported getting alcohol: from a parent with permission.
34%
Name one healthy coping strategy.
Exercise, talking to someone, hobbies, reading, music etc
What is Kids Help Phone?
A free support service for youth in Canada.
How can social media influence choices?
It can influence opinions and behaviours.
This is when a person has difficulty stopping the use of a substance even when it may be harmful.
What is addiction?
This is one place where students most often reported getting alcohol, such as social gatherings.
What is a party (18%)?
Why is asking for help important?
Adults can provide support and guidance.
This is a BC school-based support service where students can anonymously report concerns or get help if they are worried about themselves or someone else.
PSST
Why is it important to think before making a decision?
Decisions can affect health and well-being.
This is a fact or piece of information shown using numbers.
What is a statistic?
This is how many students reported getting alcohol from buying it or receiving it from a friend or family member.
14%
What makes a good friend?
A friend respects your choices and decisions.
Why is it important to know where to get help?
So people know where to go when they need support.
Give one strategy for handling peer pressure.
Say no confidently, walk away, talk to an adult, be with supportive friends.