Safety & Violence Prevention
What percentage of middle schoolers reported carrying a weapon?
23.5 percent of middle schoolers reported carrying a weapon.
What is an appropriate way to use drugs?
Use as directed, only use your own drugs, don't combine drugs.
What is a common vision problem?
Myopia.
What is a risk that comes with impulsiveness?
Death.
What is drug abuse?
When a person uses a drug incorrectly on purpose, or to get high.
What is a possible reason that teens engage in violence?
They don't know how to deal with their emotions, they don't know how to control their emotions, they grew up around violence.
Do the majority of teens do drugs?
What should you do if something gets into your eye and won't come out?
Go see a doctor.
What is a way to end an unhealthy relationship?
Talk to the other person, or distance yourself from that individual.
What is drug misuse?
When a person accidently uses a drug wrong.
How do you prevent violence?
Avoid places were violence might happen, ask for help, avoid violent people.
What is a commonly abused drug?
Opioids.
How many hours of sleep should you get?
Eight to ten years.
Why is breaking up so hard?
You might have mixed feelings, or you don't want to hurt the other person.
What is a STI?
Sexually transmitted infection.
What are things you can do to prevent others from being violent?
Treat others the way they want to be treated, learn to cope with these feelings, be an active bystander.
What is one positive reason people take drugs?
To prevent/cure illnesses.
Can diets be unhealthy?
Yes.
What is a characteristic of a healthy relationship?
Trust, respect, kindness, clear communication, fun, honest.
What is the definition of impulsiveness?
To be swayed by an emotion.
What percentage of middle schoolers reported being in a physical fight?
46.8 percent.
What is one negative reason people take drugs?
To relax and feel happy.
What is the only one hundred percent way to prevent STIs?
Abstinence.
What is a characteristic of a unhealthy relationship?
No trust, mean, jealousy, lying, manipulation, abuse.
What is a relationship?
The bond that you have with another person.