Peer Pressure
What is peer pressure?
When someone your own age influences your decision to do something they want you to do.
What do we call the medication that must be prescribed by a doctor?
Prescription Medication
True or False: Alcohol is a drug.
True
Someone tries to pressure you into smoking cigarettes by saying, "You should try this cigarette with me." How could you refuse peer pressure by stating the facts?
You could say: We are underage, I could get in trouble, it could cause yellow teeth, bad breath, heart disease, etc.
True or False: Using marijuana makes you more motivated to achieve your goals.
False
True or False: Think is the first step when making a decision.
False - Stop is the first step in the decision making model.
Name the per pressure refusal strategy used in this scenario:
Billy said, "Let's throw water balloons at the younger kids as they walk by after school." Marcus replied, "I can't. I have basketball practice after school."
Make an Excuse
What is the difference between prescription and over-the-counter medications?
Prescription medications must be prescribed by a doctor, bought at a pharmacy, is for one person, and is specific.
Over-the-counter medications can be bought at a store and are used for general illnesses like the flu.
How old does someone have to be to legally purchase and consume alcohol in the U.S.?
21 years old
What are 2 nicotine/tobacco products people use?
Cigarettes, Cigars, Chewing Tobacco, Vapes
True or False: Marijuana is legal in Ohio for adults 21 years and older.
True
What is a consequence?
Something that happens as a result of an action. It can be good or bad.
What could you say to a friend if they are pressuring you to use drugs using "A Better Idea"?
Answers vary.
An example could be: "Let's go get food instead".
Why is it important to read the label before taking over-the-counter and prescription medicine?
To take it correctly (knowing the correct amount to take for age, to be safe, when to take it, how long to take it, etc.)
Name 2 types of alcohol.
Beer, Wine, Liquor
What is secondhand smoke?
When a nonsmoker inhales smoke that comes from a nicotine/tobacco product.
What is marijuana and where does it come from?
Marijuana is a drug and it comes from a plant.
What is another way to describe the feeling "scared"?
Startled, Terrified, Horrified, etc
What are 3 peer pressure refusal strategies?
Steer Clear, Say No, Walk Away, Ignore, Broken Record, Make an Excuse, Reverse the Pressure, State the Facts, A Better Idea
Before a doctor prescribes medicine, what information does the doctor need to know about the patient? Name 3 things.
Age, weight, height, allergies, symptoms, etc.
Name 3 ways alcohol affects our bodies
Balance/Coordination, Slows Breathing, Slurred Speech, Blurry Vision, Memory Loss, Slows heart rate, and Causes Poor Decision Making
Name 3 ways using nicotine products affects our bodies.
Wrinkles, Cancer, Yellow Teeth, Nicotine Addiction, Bad Breath, Heart Disease, Shortness of Breath, Hacking Cough, Secondhand Smoke.
Poor Concentration, Poor Coordination, Short-term Memory Loss, Reduced Motivation
Name 3 healthy friendship qualities we talked about.
Honest, Kind, Supportive, Loyal, Forgiving, Trustworthy, Hopeful, Playful, Nice, Responsible, Caring, Funny, etc.