Refusal Skills
Explain what "avoiding the situation" as a refusal skill may look like
Common sense tells you the places and times where there may be problems with peer pressure. Avoid these situations when you can.
What is the definition of a drug?
A substance that changes the way the body or brain functions
Why would a substance be illegal?
Illegal drugs are harmful/ you can get in trouble for taking.
What does BAC stand for?
Stands for Blood Alcohol Content. It is the percentage of alcohol that is in a person's blood.
What is THC
THC - A mind altering chemical in marijuana.
Explain what "delaying the decision" would look like
Saying something like “not today” or “maybe another day”.
They will ask again, but it gives you time to use another!
What is Tolerance?
A tolerance is when the body needs more of the substance that was previously used for the same effect.
Is medication misuse often intentional or unintentional?
Unintentional (mistake)
What is the most common age group to Binge Drink?
The majority of underage drinking occurs this way.
Binge Drinking - consuming 4+ women and 5+ for men.
What does Inhibition mean?
the self-control that keeps people from taking dangerous risks.
Explain what or provide an example of the "Having an escape plan" refusal skill is
Having a way out of a situation if it becomes uncomfortable. Making sure you have a ride home from a parent, sibling or friend.
What is Addiction?
Addiction is the physical and psychological need for a given substance.
What is Medication ABUSE?
Taking a drug in a way it was not intended.
What is a depressant?
The category of drug that alcohol belongs to. Slows down the nervous system
What effect does marijuana have on adolescent brain development?
It can lead to problems with learning and memory
Explain or provide an example of what "using an authority figure" as a refusal skill is
Using someone in charge as an excuse;
My parents would ground me forever.
What are the stages of addiction?
(Hint: Addiction is the final stage)
4 stages
Experimentation
Regular Use
Tolerance
Addiction
What is medication Misuse?
taking a medication in a way that does not follow the instructions.
What is Minnesota's “Not a Drop Law”
Underage drivers cannot have any measurable alcohol in their system when driving. (.00)
What makes marijuana use particularly risky for young people?
It affects normal brain development