Decision Making
Negative decisions usually result from:
Rushed quick judgement, lack of information, selfish mindset, peer pressure, lack of experience.
What is nicotine?
The addictive substance in tobacco products
Is someone has alcohol poisoning, what should you do?
Call for help, turn them on their side, don't leave them.
What are the two categorisations/types of drugs?
Legal, Illegal.
Are addictions a choice? Explain.
Positive decision making usually involves:
Collecting information, asking for help, understanding potential consequences, making a healthy choice for mental and physical well being.
What are the 3 types of tobacco products that we discussed in class?
Cigarettes, smokeless tobacco (chew), vaping/e cigarettes
What are some signs of alcohol poisoning?
Confusion, irregular heart beat, dehydration from vomiting.
What's the difference between a depressant and a stimulant?
Depressant - Controls and slows your body, downer, slower and tired.
Stimulant - Speeds up your body functions and systems.
What is a symptom of an addiction?
Dependence, cravings, withdrawal, get it at any cost, shakes, anxiety, loss of control.
Name 2 factors that affect decision making process:
Peer pressure, family values, common sense, media/social media/culture.
Name 2 reasons why smoking rates have decreased in past 20 years.
What are two possible repercussions of drinking and driving?
Death, hurting someone else, DUI, suspension, MONEY!
Depressant - alcohol
What's the difference between abuse, overdose, addiction?
Abuse - Improper, intentional, unnecessary use.
Overdose - Too much of it in too little time.
Addiction - Can't be without it.
Name 2 reasons why people would choose to make a healthy, positive decision:
Financial, social consequences, legal issues, personal health (mental and physical), avoid an addictive bad habit.
Is marijuana a stimulant or depressant? Explain.
Both.
What are the 6 stages of addiction?
Never used.
Experiment.
Occasional use.
Regular use.
Addicted/out of control.
Sober.
Name 3 long term effects of making bad decisions.
Health, social, financial, self-esteem.
Name two kinds of addictions that are not to substances.
Gambling, technology, body figure, food.