Types of Drugs
This depressant drug slows down the brain and body, affecting coordination and judgment.
What is Alcohol?
Friends, advertisements, and peer pressure are examples of this type of influence that comes from outside a person.
What is external?
This type of statement helps you express your feelings without blaming others, starting with “I feel…” or “When you…”.
What is an I-Statement?
Before going to a party or event, this is a good question to ask to know if substances will be present.
Is there going to be alcohol there?
In the United States, this is the minimum legal age to purchase or consume alcohol.
What is 21 (the legal drinking age)?
This drug is made from the hemp plant and can cause relaxation, slower reaction time, and problems with memory.
What is Marijuana?
The people you live with or are closest to can shape your attitudes, values, and decisions about drug use.
What is family?
Saying “no,” giving a reason, or walking away are all examples of these strategies for avoiding risky situations.
What are refusal skills?
If a friend is acting strange or seems off, this question can help you find out what’s really going on.
Have you been drinking?
Consuming a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time is known as this dangerous behavior.
What is binge drinking?
These types of drugs can be bought at a store or prescribed by a doctor but can be dangerous if misused.
What are Over-the-Counter and Prescription Drugs?
This powerful influence uses music, videos, and online posts to make substances seem “cool” or harmless.
What is media?
This communication skill means giving your full attention, making eye contact, and showing you care about what someone is saying.
What is active listening?
Asking this question helps you know if a situation will have supervision and be safe for teens.
Are there going to be any adults there?
Medicines like cough syrup or pain relievers that can be bought without a doctor’s prescription are called this.
What is OTC (Over-the-Counter)?
Some athletes misuse this synthetic version of testosterone to build muscle and strength faster.
What are Steroids?
Some teens experiment with drugs simply because they want to know what it feels like or what might happen.
What is curiosity?
Using open-ended questions and curiosity to gather more information or understand another person’s point of view demonstrates these skills.
What are inquiry skills?
Before deciding to join in, this question helps you think about the possible risks or harm involved.
Is it dangerous?
These highly addictive painkillers, including drugs like heroin and fentanyl, belong to this powerful class of drugs.
What are opioids?
These substances, often in powder or pill form, are marketed to boost performance or muscle growth but aren’t regulated by the FDA.
What are Sports Supplements?
When people believe “everyone is doing it,” they are affected by this type of influence that reflects group behavior and expectations.
What are social norms?
This decision-making model reminds you to think about What's the situation, brainstorm Ideas, Select the best idea, and Evaluate the results.
What is the WISE way?
When you’re not sure about the reason for doing something risky, this question helps you challenge peer pressure.
Why should I go?
This is the main psychoactive chemical in marijuana that causes changes in mood and perception.
What is THC?