Drugs & Alcohol Facts
What drug is found in beer, wine, and liquor?
Alcohol
Myth or Fact: "Everyone my age is drinking or vaping"
Myth
What part of the body controls thinking and decision making?
The brain
Is it legal for people under 21 to drink alcohol?
What does peer pressure mean?
Feeling pushed by others to do something
True
Myth or Fact: "Vaping is harmless because it's just flavored air."
Myth
Name one short- term effect of alcohol on the body.
Poor judgment, dizziness slowed reaction time.
True or False: Getting caught with drugs or alcohol can have legal consequences for teens.
True
Name one way to say no to drugs or alcohol.
"No thanks,"I'm good,"I don't want to, "walk away.
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Name one reason alcohol affects teens more strongly than adults.
Developing brain, smaller body size, less experience.
Why do people sometimes believe myths about drugs and alcohol?
Peer pressure, media, misinformation, wanting to fit in.
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How can drugs or alcohol affect school performance?
Lower grades, trouble concentrating, missed school.
Name one way drugs or alcohol can make situations more dangerous
Risky decisions, accidents, unsafe rides
What is a confident body language move when saying no?
Eye contact , firm voice, standing tall
What is the specific term for the percentage of ethanol in a person's bloodstream, used to determine intoxication?
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
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What is the myth that marijuana is harmless?
Even though many teens believe this, using marijuana can still harm memory, attention, and learning.
What is the cerebellum?
Alcohol affects this part of the brain, causing trouble with balance, coordination, and walking.
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In some states, minors can face charges even if not caught actively drinking, simply by having alcohol in their system. What is the specific legal term for this type of offense?
Internal possession
While using a firm voice and direct eye contact are key non-verbal refusal skills, what specific communication technique involves repeating your refusal over and over, essentially wearing down the person pressuring you without getting into a debate?
broken record technique
What is the prefrontal cortex?
This part of the brain controls decisions making and isn't fully developed until your mid - 20s, making teens more likely to take risks with drugs.
What is the myth that all teens use drugs or drink?
This proves false the idea that "everyone is doing it," since most teens actually choose not to use drugs or alcohol.
What is addiction?
Long-term drug use can change how the brain works, leading to this disease.
Penalties for underage alcohol possession vary by state. Which state is known for having one of the harshest mandatory minimum license suspensions, ranging from 90 to 730 days for a conviction?
Nevada
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Studies show that teens often overestimate how many of their peers use drugs or alcohol. What is the term for this phenomenon where perceived social norms influence behavior, and how can understanding it help in resisting indirect peer pressure?
the myth of "everyone is doing it," and how can knowing the reality (that most teens actually choose not to use drugs or alcohol) help you stand your ground?