Coping Skills
A simple activity to help someone process emotions is a _________ _____. (Going for a walk, listening to music, etc.)
Coping Skill
True or False: Saying 'no' to drugs or alcohol can be as simple as walking away.
True
True or False: People sometimes turn to drugs/alcohol because they're bored or stressed.
True
True or False: Alcohol and other drugs have no direct impact on your brain.
False
What year did TikTok launch?
2017
Name 2 physical coping skills someone could use instead of turning to drugs or alcohol.
Exercising, Dancing, Stretching, etc.
1 way to avoid peer pressure is to hang out with this type of friend group.
Positive/Supportive Friend Group
This emotion/feeling, similar to sadness or hopelessness, can lead someone to misuse substances.
Depression
Trying drugs even just one time can lead to this.
Addiction
What is the hardest substance on earth?
Diamond
When you're stressed, talking to one of these trusted people can help you feel less alone.
Parent, Teacher, Counselor, etc.
Name 2 school or community resources that can help you stay drug-free.
Reality Check, School, Counselor, etc.
Name 2 reasons why a teen might start using substances that is not about curiosity.
Peer Pressure, Family Problems, Trauma, etc.
Name 3 people who would be impacted by your drug use.
Self, Parent, Friend, Sibling, etc.
Which dog breed was Queen Elizabeth's favorite?
Corgi
This healthy activity can boost your mood, get your body moving, and can be as simple as going for a walk.
Exercise
What type of skill can you practice that will help you say no to drugs or alcohol?
Refusal Skill
This mental health condition involves intense worry and can be a reason someone uses substances to cope.
Anxiety
What are 2 signs that someone is struggling with drugs/alcohol?
Losing interest in hobbies, isolating, grades dropping, etc.
What is it called when someone goes hiking or travelling and they carry everything they need on their back?
Backpacking
What number can you call or text anytime for help with mental illness?
988
Name 1 way schools or communities try to prevent teen substance use (besides just telling them).
Education, Awareness, Jeopardy, etc.
Using drugs to deal with tough emotions or stress is called ____-__________.
Self-Medicating
This organ, which filters toxins, can be damaged by heavy alcohol use.
Liver
What is the second highest mountain in the world?
K2