Drugs
Are illegal and harmful when used
What are illegal drugs
This organ can be damaged by long‑term alcohol use.
What is the Liver?
This ability is lowered when someone uses drugs or alcohol
What is Self Control?
These leaders — such as elders and trusted adults — can guide people toward safer choices.
Who are community leaders and elders?
This step tells you to use a strong, firm voice.
What is “NO! Say it strong”?
Gas, Paint Thinner, or Glue Sniffing
What are Inhalants?
This drug can cause cancers of the lungs, mouth, and throat.
What is Marijuana?
This type of pressure can influence someone to make unsafe choices
What is Peer Pressure?
This often happens to relationships when drug or alcohol use becomes stressful.
What are breakups or damaged relationships?
This step tells you to reach out to someone you trust.
What is “Ask a trusted adult for help”?
High in THC and low in CBD
What is Marijuana?
This type of memory problem can happen when alcohol enters the bloodstream.
What is Memory Loss?
This happens when someone takes risks they normally wouldn’t.
What is Impaired Judgement?
These two cultures value family and community, making communication important.
Who are CHamoru and Chuukese?
This step reminds you to check how you feel before making a choice.
What is “Make sure you are comfortable”?
Has features of getting high such as the munchies and feeling relaxed.
What is THC?
This system, including the brain and nerves, can be harmed by alcohol.
What is the Nervous System?
This age group is especially linked to risky sexual behaviors when drinking
Who are adolescents/young adults?
This feeling can make it harder for people to ask for help.
What is embarrassment or discomfort?
This step encourages you to leave the situation.
What is “Get away from the situation”?
Ritalin, Valium, Percocet, Vicodin, Xanax, Ambien and other drugs
What are Prescribed Drugs?
This organ, responsible for pumping blood, can be affected by alcohol use.
What is the Heart?
This important safety step is often forgotten when someone is impaired.
What is Using Safety?
These people — including partners, children, and friends — are affected by substance use.
Who are family and community members?
This step encourages you to use the word NO early and clearly.
What is “Use the word No”?