Influences
How can you resistance someone influencing you?
Say no, Make up a reason, Change the subject, or Walk away.
The brain isn't fully developed until what age?
25
How can you stop someone from driving while under the influence?
Answers may vary (teachers discretion).
Substances like alcohol can disrupt this part of your daily routine, making it hard for your body to reset for the next day.
Sleep
Social media often makes substance use look ________
Glamorous, fun, or risk-free.
Under the influence: Brain signals travel much _______
Slower
In Canada, drivers who have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher can be charged with a criminal offence for driving while impaired. (True or False)
True
How does substance misuse impact your physical health?
Weakens the immune system, making you sick more often, stunts growth and damages organs like the heart and liver, causes breathing issues and dental problems.
Name two external influences
Peers, Media, Culture, or Family
Why do injuries happen when your brain slows down from substance use?
Slower Reaction Time: Your brain takes longer to process danger.
Loss of Balance: You are more likely to fall or stumble.
Poor Judgment: You might take risks you would normally avoid.
Why is driving while under the influence dangerous?
Impaired drivers have blurred vision & slow reactions, making safe driving impossible.
How does substance misuse impact your mental health?
Increases the risk of developing depression and anxiety disorders, makes regulating emotions harder, leading to mood swings, can trigger paranoia or hallucinations.
Name two internal influences
Personal Values, Self-Esteem, Goals, or Knowledge
What part of the brain is responsible for decision making and focus?
Frontal Lobe
How can a passenger being under the influence be dangerous?
Passengers often lose the ability to judge safety, cause distractions, or forget to speak up, putting their lives in the driver's hands.
What are short term impacts on health when using substances? Name 2.
Sudden sickness: vomiting, fainting, Accidents: high injury risk from confusion, Overdose: breathing/heart can stop.
Name two types of peer pressure
Spoken and Unspoken Pressure
What part of the brain controls heart rate and breathing?
Brainstem
How can a pedestrian be at risk when under the influence?
Walking while impaired means you may step into traffic without looking or misjudge the speed of oncoming cars.
What are long term impacts on health when using substances? Name 2.
Brain: Stops growing mid-20s; substances can permanently alter learning/memory, Addiction: Earlier start, harder to stop, Mental Health: Higher risk of depression/anxiety.