Substance Use A
What is the most widely used illegal drug in the United States today?
What is marijuana?
A popular way to inhale nicotine, without lighting a cigarette.
What is... vaping/what are e-cigarettes.
Besides nicotine, e-cigarettes can contain harmful and potentially harmful ingredients, including:
If others are drinking around you but you feel uncomfortable, remember you can always say what?
What is... no.
If you are very young, pregnant, planning a pregnancy, breastfeeding, on meds or feeling depressed, not drinking al
Drinking alcohol can be more harmful for some people. The safest option for children and young people under 18 is not to drink any alcohol at all.
What is peer pressure?
Feeling pushed by others to do something.
How can substance use affect a high school student’s future goals?
It can affect grades, focus, attendance, and decisions, which may make it harder to get into college, keep a job, or reach personal goal
It is illegal for persons under the age of __to purchase or use alcohol.
What is age 21.
The ingredient in marijuana that makes a person feel "high
What is... THC.
True or False? Alcohol is a drug.
What is... true.
A drug is any substance, other than food, that is taken to change the way the body or the mind functions.
True or False: It’s okay to say no to friends.
True
Why are high school students at risk for substance use during stressful times?
Because stress from school, friends, and life can make some students look for quick ways to escape or relax.
The most common form of tobacco use is?
What is smoking cigarettes?
When you can't stop using the drug despite negative consequences, this is called?
What is... addiction.
Name one way alcohol can affect your body.
What is....Slower reaction time, poor judgment, dizziness, or nausea.
What is one confident way to say no?
“No thanks,” “I’m good,” or “That’s not for me.”
How does substance use affect decision making?
It can impair judgment, leading to risky choices that a person might not normally make.
Mental and physical problems affecting someone who is addicted and stops using a drug.
What is withdrawal?
A substance that can change the way a person feels or functions
what is... a drug.
Name one risk of drinking alcohol at a young age.
Trouble at school, health problems, unsafe situations, or poor decisions.
Saying no to substances shows what about you?
Self respect and confidence.
How can staying substance free help you reach your personal goals?
It helps you stay focused, healthy, and consistent so you can work toward your goals without setbacks.
Substance abuse is also known as?
What is drug or alcohol abuse?
Name two healthy, fun activities that do not involve drugs or alcohol.
: Sports, music, art, volunteering, dancing, etc.
True or False: Alcohol can affect your memory and decision making.
True
Who can you talk to if peer pressure feels overwhelming?
A trusted adult, counselor, or supportive friend.
Why is alcohol use especially risky for teens?
Because it can affect brain development, increase risky behavior, and lead to unsafe situations.