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Stress
Drugs
Alcohol
Peer Pressure
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Is eating a healthy way to deal with stress? Why or why not?
No! Stress/emotional eating is very unhealthy for the body because when you are emotional, you tend to eat unhealthy.When you eat unhealthy food regularly, it can increase your blood pressure.
100
What is a drug?
A drug is any substance you take into your body that changes the way you think, act or feel.
100
What does binge drinking mean?
Binge drinking is the practice of consuming large quantities of alcohol in a single session
100
What is a positive influence of peer pressure that was not mentioned in our presentation?
Your friend pressures you into trying a new food you have never tried and you end up liking it (Presentation example)
100
You are at a party and someone offers you a drink. You don’t know the person and only know two other people at the party. How would you handle this situation?
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200
What is stress?
Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from very demanding circumstances.
200
What was one of the myths about weed we talked about in this presentation?
Myth: One of the biggest myths about marijuana is since it’s a plant then it must be natural and not harmful. Myth: Marijuana is NOT addictive Myth: Marijuana isn’t as bad as a cigarette Myth: I can smoke pot and still get straight A’s
200
How does alcohol affect your thinking?
Affects your judgment, choices and decisions. Can cause you to be more of a risk taker.
200
What is a negative influence of peer pressure that was not mentioned in our presentation?
Your friends may try to talk you into skipping class with them (Presentation example)
200
You are with your friends outside at lunch and one of them pulls out a box of cigarettes. He offers you one. How would you handle this situation?
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300
Name 3 healthy ways to cope with stress mentioned in the powerpoint
-Develop positive relationships with family, friends and teachers -Talk to your guidance counselor and student support teacher -Meditate or exercise -Laugh!! -Yoga/Pilates -Listen to music -Writing in a journal -Hang out with friends
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Name 3 types of drugs.
-Marijuana -Caffeine -Alcohol -Tobacco -Sleeping pills -Prescription medication
300
How does alcohol affect your movement?
Affects the way you walk and the way that you do things.
300
What is peer pressure?
An influence from members of one’s peer group. Peers can influence you in a positive or a negative way.
300
You are at a party and a group of people are taking prescription drugs they stole from home. Someone suggests you should join in. How would you handle this situation?
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400
Name a healthy way to cope with stress that was not mentioned in our presentation.
-Shower/take a bath -Take a break -Sleep enough hours -Get some fresh air
400
How does weed affect the brain?
Weed affects the brain by having a lack of motivation, problems focussing, difficulties memorizing and are unable to concentrate.
400
How does alcohol affect your behavior?
Can lead to violent behavior
400
What are 3 refusal skills when you don't want to be pressured?
Be direct Repeat yourself Turn the tables Blame your parents Walk away Change the subject
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You are hanging out with some friends when they decide to go outside to smoke weed. Your friend tells you he feels like being nice and offers to share a joint with you for free. Everyone else is smoking too. How would you handle this situation?
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