Peer Pressure Prevention Strategies
True or False: Saying No is difficult.
True! (Reason: Because other's such as your friends may be doing it too)
Would Talking to an Adult help with a concussion?
Yes! (Could help out and take action of some sort)
True or False: Nausea is a common symptom of being on drugs and alcohol?
True!
True or False: Committing Crimes is fine as long as your 18 and above.
False! (In Canada possible ages go 12 and up)
What are gangs?
A group of people who engage in criminal activities.
Deny it and go away, tell/indicate a teacher, staff, or any adult outside and tell them what is going on instead.
Would passing out mean that I have a concussion?
No. (Reason: Other Symptoms include: dizziness, blurry vision, and Sleeping more than usual or not)
What is the main reason Alcohol is bad for you and your health(and well-being)
Reason: It is a toxin that harms nearly every organ.
Why do you not get into a car with an unexperienced driver?
Causes harm to you, your body, and could get higher risks of car accidents/crashes.
True or False: You'll be forced to do illegal crimes.(Ex: Stealing, Harrassing, and Assault)
Scenairo: Your friend tells you to smoke along with his other friends, you're not feeling comfortable with it. What could be one of the things you could say?
"No thank you." "I'll pass!" "Not today."
What could be a mental symptom of a concussion?
Headache,Confusion, Troubleconcentrating, Feeling “foggy”, and Slow thinking.
True or False: Drug usage in Canada is legal as long as your over the age of 18?
True! (Declared on Jan 31st 2023)
What to do if there is an armed person with a weapon? (Ex: Gun or Knife)
Dial 911 and make sure to make a big distance and go away from the unsecure area but also making sure you'd be able to see them.
Scenairo: Your friends tell you to come after school and hang out with his other friends. When you follow along you see that they're not just a group. They're a gang. What do you do?
Make up an excuse. Such as: "Sorry, I'm busy right now!"
What could be 3 examples of ways you could prevent joining on something to look "cool" ?
Have self-confidence, practice by saying "no", and choose friends wisely.
True or False: Mood changes is a symptom of getting a concussion.
True!(Emotionally)
What are 2 things in common for long-term effects between Alcohol and Drugs?
Such as: Depression, Anxiety, Heart strokes, Cancer, and Organ damage.
Could you get arrested if you do not take any actions against a reckless driver? (Not taking action such as not dialing 911)
Yes you could, that would be criminally negligent.
3 reasons Why You'd Get Arrested?
Commiting crimes, May include drug usage, and property crimes.
What is Peer Pressure? Give 2 examples.
Peer pressure is when someone feels pressured to do something. Ex:risky actions like substance use or rule-breaking
The 4 steps to a good recovery?
Reporting, Rest, Gradual/slowly return, and support from others.
What type of drug harms you?
Everyone of them.
Scenario: You save someone from drowning, they need CPR, which CPR form would you use first?
Use chest presses first, but if that does not work, mouth to mouth would be recommended.
What would happen/seem to appear if there is there a sudden downfall in one of your friend's school performance, attendance, or unexplained physical injuries? Would that be considered a possible involvement in a gang?
There could be potential possibilities of involvement in a gang.