Teens and Drugs: The Truth
What are norms?
The beliefs and actual behaviors shared by and accepted within a group.
True or False: Alcohol is a stimulant
False (Alcohol is a depressant.)
Name one negative effect of using tobacco.
Lung disease, cancer, or heart disease.
What is the first stage of addiction?
First Use
What is self-talk?
The internal dialogue you have with yourself.
What are perceived norms?
What people think others are doing or believe.
What is one short-term effect of alcohol use?
Impaired judgment, dizziness, or poor coordination
What is secondhand smoke?
Smoke inhaled by people near someone smoking
Name all five stages of addiction.
First Use, Continued Use, Tolerance, Dependence, and Addiction.
How can positive self-talk help prevent drug use?
It builds confidence and helps teens resist peer pressure.
True or False: Most teens correctly estimate how common drug use is among their peers.
False
Name one negative consequence of drinking alcohol.
Accidents, legal trouble, or poor decision-making.
True or False: Vaping is completely safe.
False
What is one reason experimenting with drugs is dangerous?
It can lead to addiction or serious health problems.
Name one internal influence that can help teens make good decisions.
Personal values, family beliefs, or cultural practices.
What does it mean to overestimate drug use?
Believing that more people use drugs than they actually do.
How can drinking alcohol affect body weight?
Drinking alcohol can contribute to weight gain.
What is one benefit of being tobacco-free?
Better lung health, improved athletic performance, or financial savings.
What is an example of medicine misuse?
Taking someone else's prescription or taking more than directed.
Name one external influence that may pressure teens to use drugs.
Peer pressure, media, or social trends.
Name one reason why teens may choose NOT to use drugs
Concern for health, family influence, academic success, or personal goals
What is one myth about alcohol that teens may believe?
"Alcohol is harmless if I drink only a little."
How do tobacco companies target youth?
Flavored products, colorful packaging, and social media marketing.
What is one consequence of opioid misuse?
Overdose, addiction, or respiratory failure.
What are some consequences of drug use?
Legal trouble, health problems, addiction, or damage to relationships.