Alcohol, Smoking, & Marijuana
Does alcohol affect the brain or the body first?
the brain
What are 2 physical effects of anger?
heart beats faster
rapid breathing
muscles tighten
sweating
"butterflies"
upset stomach
negative thoughts
What do you call the act of expressing yourself in such a way that you are easily & clearly understood?
communication
How is our self-image formed?
Through our past experiences (successes, failures) and can be influenced by what others think of us.
What do we call a disagreement or argument?
Conflict
Which compound is the addictive chemical compound in marijuana?
THC
STOP
REFLECT
RESPOND
What type of communication refers to body language only?
non-verbal communication
What are the 3 C's of effective decision making?
1: Clarify
2: Consider
3: Choose
In a conflict, what are the 2 things that are at stake?
1. Each person's goals
2. A relationship
At what age is your brain fully developed?
25 years old
Name 2 anxiety coping methods
making a list of things we'd like to do A thru Z
5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique
calming down with the take 5 breathing
zentangle drawing
verbal & non-verbal communication
Which chemical is the addictive compound in tobacco products?
Nicotine
What were the 3 types of approaches you could take if/when you might stand up for yourself? (hint...hint...We talked about this in the Assertiveness lesson)
Passive
Assertive
Aggressive
Name 3 ways that smoking affects you & your body
damages tooth enamel & tooth decay,
damages nerve endings in the nose,
cause shortness of breath
can cause heart attack, stroke
damage eye sight
weakens bones
increase heart rate
Name the 3 parts of an 'I-statement'
1. "When you said/did ..."
2. "I felt ..."
3. "What I want/need is ..."
Name 2 strategies you could use to start a conversation
find someone who looks like they would be easy to talk to
introduce yourself
give a compliment & then ask a question
ask for or offer help
mention a shared experience
resort to a common conversation starter
What is one short-term effect of using marijuana / THC?
Increased heart rate; red eyes; dry mouth; feeling high.
Impaired short-term memory; hard to concentrate; impaired coordination.
What kind conflict resolving approach looks like ... choosing to ignore a conflict?
Break Off Approach
What type of drug is alcohol?
Depressant
5 things you can see around you
4 things you can touch around you
3 things you can hear around you
2 things you can smell around you
1 thing you can taste
What is ... a failure in communication that results when the receiver understands the meaning of the message differently than the sender intended?
Misunderstanding
What internal organ processes alcohol in the bloodstream?
the liver
Name 3 common refusal techniques that we talked about in the Assertiveness lesson
Simple "no" response
telling it like it is
give an excuse
the 'big stall'
changing the subject
the broken record
walk away
the cold shoulder
avoiding the situation