Tobacco/Nicotine
Joe's mom always says, "Smokeless tobacco is awful!" What two porducts is she talking about?
Dip & Chew
At a family wedding, Rob told everyone he was old enough to drink. He just celebrated his 20th birthday. Is he old enough to drink? Why or why not?
No, the legal age is 21 because the brain is going through rapid development in the teenage years.
True or False? Most teenagers smoke marijuana?
False, less than 12% of 8th graders have ever use marijauana
BONUS: A friend of yours has been acting strange lately. They are less motivated and never seems to have any money. You're worried about her. What do you do?
True or False: A consequence is always negative.
False
Who is a peer?
Someone who is YOUR AGE.
Ellen asked her older sister to quit smoking. Her sister said she wished she could, but it was too difficult and she needed help. Ellen's sister had already become addicted to what chemical found in tobacco?
Nicotine
Alcohol slows down the central nervous system, including the heart rate and breathing. What type of drug is alcohol, a Stimulant or a Depressant?
Depressant
BONUS: You're visiting a friend when his parents bring out some potato chips and beer. They offer the beer to your friend, who takes one and hands one to you. What do you do?
Some people think that because marijuana is a plant, it must be safe. What dangerous, mind-altering chemical naturally occurs in marijuana?
Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC
What are 4 things that you can do that can help manage your emotions?
Take a deep breath, Use Positive Self-Talk, Relax your muscles, Walk Away, Express yourself.
Name all three communication styles.
Passive, Assertive, & Aggressive
Leanne's asthma always got worse when Uncle Mike came to visit. Uncle Mike was the only one in the family that smoked. What was causing Leanne's asthma to worsen?
secondhand smoke
Which has more alcohol: a can of beer, a glass of wine, or a shot of alcohol?
They all have the same amount per serving.
Identify one way marijuana use could harm a friendship.
User may ditch friends to use, may forget birthdays or other important events, may not have money to do things, may be doing poor in school or sports and get grounded, etc.
We can recognize how we are feeling at the moment. This helps us to step back and evaluate what we are feeling and respond appropriately.
Does not interrupt, asks clarifying questions, paraphrases, looks interested, makes eye contact, attentive posture, uses affirming gestures. What listening style is this?
Active Listener
After watching someone light up a cigarettes, Corey asked, "Why would anyone want to put something in their body that contains the same stuff they use to kill rats and insects?" What is that poisonous chemical called?
Arsenic
Name three effects alcohol has on the developing teenage brain.
loss of self-control, poor judgement, poor decision making, loss of balance, slow reaction time, slurred speech, addiction, etc.
Name 3 effects Marijuana use has on the teenage brain.
lack of motivation, poor concentration, short-term memory loss, poor decision making, addiction, slow reaction time, poor depth perception, etc.
What are the 4 steps to the Decision Making Model?
Mandy and Joel have been dating for several months. Joel insists that Mandy spends all her time with him and gets jealous when she goes and hangs out with her friends. Mandy misses her friends, but she is afraid to confront Joel, fearing he might break up with her.
In school, James learned a word refers to any chemical that causes cancer. What is that word?
Carcinogenic
BONUS: You have 3 close friends since elementary school that have been smoking lately and you don't feel comfortable with it. What should you do?
Joe's friend, Drew, was acting really foolish when he came over. Joe told Drew he had too much to drink and should go home. Just then, Drew passed out in Joe's living room. What side effect of alcohol is Drew experiencing and what does Joe need to do?
Alcohol Poisoning and Joe should call 911
Explain how Marijuana use affects motivation and give an example.
Marijuana stays in the lining of the brain cells, causing people to lack motivation, not care, or not try as hard. They may drop extracurriculars or their grades may fall.
The ability to identify and understand what other people are feeling.
Empathy
Name 6 out of the 9 peer pressure refusal strategies.
Steer Clear, Say "No", Walk away, Ignore, Better Idea, Broken Record, Make an excuse, State the facts, and Reverse the pressure.