Peer Pressure
If a friend tries to get me to do something I am uncomfortable with, I should drop them as a friend.
True/ False
False
Dealing with peer pressure can help you define your values. Dealing with tough stuff can also build character. You can try to teach your friend why it is the wrong decision and support them in making better choices.
What is a chemical in cigarettes?
Nicotine, Formaldehyde, Tar, Benzine, Amonia etc...
When you Vape, you inhale smoke.
True/False
False
When you smoke you take in a vapour of chemicals such as Nicotine and Propylene glycol – a common additive in food; also used to make things like antifreeze, paint solvent, and artificial smoke in fog machines.
A strong diet.
Vegetables, Carbohydrates, Dairy, Meat, Grains Limited refined sugar and processed food etc..
Plan ahead.
Make a plan to exit situations that go against your values beforehand.
Only teenagers deal with peer pressure.
True/False
False
Anyone at any age can experience peer pressure and that is why we shouldn't avoid it. If we face peer pressure and make good decisions, we will get better at saying no to it.
Smoking is very Addictive.
True/False
True
Cigarettes have a chemical called Nicotine. Your brain also makes nicotine. When you smoke your brain will stop making that chemical because it is getting it elsewhere. When you quit your brain goes into a panic.
Scientists have lots of information about the long-term health effects of vaping.
True/False
False
While Scientists have found that vaping is not safe. We still do not know just how bad they are long-term.
Affirmations.
Affirmations are positive statements that can help you to challenge and overcome negative thoughts and doubt. When you repeat them often and believe in them, you can start to make positive changes.
Talk it out.
Talk to the person who is pressuring, let him or her know how it makes you feel, and tell the person to stop.
Peer Pressure is always negative.
True/False
False
Peer pressure can be positive! Like a friend who knows that you love to sing encouraging you to try out for the school musical even though you are scared to be in front of audiences
Complete this sentence: "Smoking is ..."
Bad for your teeth.
Causes Lung Cancer.
Causes Heart Disease.
Is expensive.
Will kill you.
Why do vape companies make flavours like Skittles or Bubble Gum?
To appeal to young people and make them lifelong customers.
Breathing Techniques
Secret Codes.
Have a secret code to communicate with parents/ guardians in cases where you cannot talk freely or get out of situations and need someone loving and supporting to come get you.
If a person was standing up to peer pressure, what would be the most effective way to literally “stand”?
A person would stand up straight, shoulders back, look the other person in the eye (as compared to slouching over, not making eye contact.)
What is second-hand smoke?
Smoke that is inhales by the people around a smoker.
Smoke exhaled by a smoker.
Smoke that fills a room that is smoked in.
Vaping does not hurt your lungs.
True/False
False
Vaping has been linked to Lung Damage, Lung Disease, Cardio-Vascular Disease and even Death.
Yoga Pose for Stress.
Downward Dog
Childs Pose
Dangling Pose etc...
Qualities of Friends.
Have friends with similar values and beliefs.
Sometimes it can be really hard for people to say NO because they don’t want to disappoint their friends or be left out.
True/False
True
It can be really uncomfortable to say “no” out of fear that we might hurt someone else’s feelings or even be rejected.
What should you do if you see a friend smoking?
Tell an adult.
Explain the dangers of smoking to your friend.
Nicotine is not found in Vape Pens.
True/False
False
Nicotine is added to Vape Pens to get customers addicted and keep them buying more.
Excuse Me.
If you are in a situation where you have no other option and have to exit quickly, you can use an excuse.
I'm Allergic.
I have to play sports in the morning.
My mom/dad/another friend/sister is calling and I have to go.
I'm busy.