What is Risk Taking?
What is a Risk?
A risk is an uncertain event or condition that, if it does occur, can present a positive or a negative effect on one or on the situation or the objectives.
What is a common short-term cognitive effect of alcohol consumption?
Impaired judgement reasoning (drunk)
Party Pressure
Your friends pressure you to drink alcohol at a party.
Risk:
Consequence:
Safe Decision:
Risk: Drinking underage and losing control.
Consequence: Getting sick, injured, or in trouble with the police.
Safe Decision: Say no, stick with non-alcoholic drinks, and stay with friends who respect your choice.
Compared with non-Indigenous Australians, Indigenous Australians are?
2.7 times more likely
e.g.
Drinking alcohol or taking drugs at a party
Jumping into unknown water
Hint: S.H.D
Stimulants, Hallucinogens, Depressants
Scenario 2 – Social Media Challenge
Someone dares you to post an embarrassing photo online for likes.
Risk:
Consequence
Safe Decision
Risk: Damaging your reputation or being bullied.
Consequence: Regret, online embarrassment, or school consequences.
Safe Decision: Don’t post it; protect your privacy and think before you share.
Health risks involved with Vaping?
Can damage the lungs and cause breathing problems
Contains harmful chemicals and toxins
Can lead to nicotine addiction
Affects brain development in teenagers
Increases heart rate and blood pressure
Can cause coughing, dizziness, and headache
Example of a positive risk?
going for a job interview
gambling
Explain what a Depressants drug is? Give an example
slow down the activity in parts of the brain and central nervous system.
alcohol and weed
Scenario 3 – Driving with a Friend
Your friend offers you a lift home but they’ve been drinking.
Risk:
Consequence:
Safe Decision:
Risk: Getting in the car with a drunk driver.
Consequence: Car crash, injury, or death.
Safe Decision: Refuse the ride and call a parent, friend, or rideshare instead.
Short Term effects of depressant drugs?
Slowed breathing and heart rate
Drowsiness or tiredness
Poor coordination and balance
Blurred vision or slurred speech
Reduced concentration and alertness
Lowered inhibitions (doing things you normally wouldn’t)
Confusion or memory problems
What does the concept of 'courage' typically involve when it comes to taking risks?
acknowledging fear but taking action anyway
Explain what a stimulant drug is? Give an example?
speed up the activity of chemicals in the brain and increases the rate at which the central nervous system passes messages around the body.
cocain, speed, crack
Scenario 4 – Skipping School
Your friends want you to skip class to go to the beach.
Risk
Consequence
Safe Decision
Risk: Missing important lessons or getting in trouble.
Consequence: Falling behind in schoolwork, detention.
Safe Decision: Say no, go to class, and plan to hang out after school instead.
What does the B.R.A.I.N Decision-Making Model stand for?
B--Benefits-What are the potential benefits of this choice?
R--Risks-What could go wrong? What are the dangers?
A--Alternatives-What other options do I have?
I--Instincts-What does my gut feeling tell me?
N--Nothing-What happens if I do nothing?
Why do teenagers take risks?
Teenagers more focused on the reward they feel when they are admired by their friends, and the positive reinforcement they get by being included or doing something bold.
Explain what a Hallucinogens is? Give an example.
affect all the senses, altering perceptions and causing hallucinations.
magic mushrooms, acid
Scenario 5 – Trying Vaping
You’re offered a vape to “just try it once.”
Risk
Consequence
Safe Decision
Risk: Breathing in chemicals and becoming addicted to nicotine.
Consequence: Lung damage, poor fitness, or addiction.
Safe Decision: Refuse and walk away, or suggest doing something else with your friends.
Ecstasy can be classified as what type of drug?
Stimulant