True or false: all people mature at the same rate
False
True or False: Marijuana has over 300 chemicals in it
What is TRUE
Give 3 examples of a healthy coping skill
Lots of them!
People are more likely to be offered drugs or alcohol by these people
Friends, family, people they know (not strangers)
Give 2 reasons why a person would choose not to use drugs
Health, relationships, to avoid legal problems, want to do well in school, involved with sports or activities, many answers
The chemical released in the brain when you do something you enjoy or have a good experience.
Dopamine
The more someone uses a drug, the more this builds- and the more they need to use to feel high.
Tolerance
Give 3 examples of a stressor that families face
Many answers!
Someone is pressuring you to try vaping. What is a something you could say that would allow you to leave the situation?
Lots of answers
Name a resource or person you could go to if you were feeling stressed
Different Answers
The part of the teen brain responsible for THIS is going through changes, which can lead to mood swings and intense feelings
Emotions or Emotional Regulation
This addictive substance, found in cigarettes and vapes, has been found to be as addictive as heroin.
Nicotine
A coping skill is considered negative if it does either one of these things
Harms you or harms someone else
This type of communication gets your point across in a way that is clear and respectful, but firm
Assertive
Name a celebrity that grew up in a household with addiction (MUST BE SOMEONE WE TALKED ABOUT)
Rhianna, Nikki Minaj, Kevin Hart, Tyler Perry, President Reagan, Simone Biles, Eminem or Demi Lovato
The human brain develops by this age
25
Prescription pills should only be taken by this person
The person they were prescribed for
While they do not necessarily solve the problem, coping skills can help you do this
Relax; manage, control, or express emotions; distract you; practice self-care
Give an example of a way to refuse something using the T or O from the STOP method (Tell the truth or Offer an Alternative)
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When a person tries to quit something they are addicted to, they will experience this, which causes both physical and psychological symptoms
Withdrawl
People ages 6-12 need 9-12 hours of sleep at night; people ages 13-18 need ________ hours of sleep at night
8-10
People who use e-cigarettes or vapes are not inhaling water vapor- they are inhaling a collection of chemicals and metal particles called __________________.
Aerosol
These are the 4 C's
Cause, Change, Cure, Cope
These are the 4 Refusal Skills that make up the acronym S.T.O.P.
Say No
Tell the Truth
Offer an Alternative
Peace Out
Marijuana stays in your system affecting things like decision making and hand-eye coordination for up to ________ hours.
72 hours