Drug Classification
What category does caffeine belong to?
Stimulant
Which organ does alcohol damage most?
Liver
Name one passive communication behavior.
Avoiding eye contact, mumbling
What is the “broken record” strategy?
Repeating “No” calmly and firmly
At a party, someone pressures you to drink. What is one healthy choice you could make?
Leave, say no, or grab a soda instead
Alcohol belongs to which drug classification?
Depressant
Nicotine affects which system of the body?
Nervous & cardiovascular systems
What is the best communication style to resist peer pressure?
Assertive
What’s one refusal skill that uses humor?
Making a joke to deflect
Your teammate offers you Adderall to stay awake. What’s one refusal you could use?
“No thanks, I’ll just rest later.”
Name two hallucinogens.
LSD, Ecstasy (MDMA), Psilocybin Mushrooms
What is one short-term effect of marijuana use?
Slowed reaction time, impaired memory
Give one example of aggressive communication.
Shouting, threats, pointing
What refusal strategy involves finding support from others?
Strength in numbers
Why is decision-making an important life skill in drug situations?
Helps avoid risky behaviors and health consequences
Which drug classification includes heroin, morphine, and fentanyl?
Narcotics/Opioids
Long-term tobacco use increases risk for what disease?
Cancer (especially lung), heart disease
What could you say if a friend pressured you to vape?
“No thanks, I don’t want to.” (Assertive refusal)
Give one refusal strategy if offered prescription pills not prescribed to you.
Walk away, suggest alternatives, or firmly say no
What influence besides peers often affects drug choices?
Media, family, or cultural norms
Explain the difference between stimulants and depressants.
Stimulants speed up the body; depressants slow it down.
Why can prescription drugs be just as dangerous as illegal drugs?
Misuse can cause addiction, overdose, and organ damage
Why is assertive communication more effective than aggressive communication?
It’s respectful, firm, and avoids escalation.
Why is practicing refusal skills important for teens?
Builds confidence and prepares for real-life pressure situations
A friend says, “It’s just vaping, everyone does it.” What’s a strong assertive response?
“No, I don’t want to. I make my own choices.”