Substance Abuse Awareness
A Grade 10 Physical Education worksheet focusing on understanding the risks, impacts, and prevention of substance abuse.
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Substance Abuse Awareness
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers. This worksheet will assess your understanding of substance abuse, its effects, and prevention strategies.
1. Which of the following is NOT a common long-term health effect of alcohol abuse?
Liver damage
Increased risk of certain cancers
Improved cognitive function
Cardiovascular problems
2. What is a primary reason why teenagers might experiment with drugs or alcohol?
Seeking academic improvement
Peer pressure and social acceptance
To improve athletic performance
To enhance creativity
1. Nicotine is an addictive substance found in tobacco products.
True
False
2. Prescription medications are always safe to share with friends, even if they have similar symptoms.
True
False
1. The legal drinking age in most of the United States is years old.
2. is a stimulant drug that can lead to severe addiction and heart problems.
3. The refusal skill 'Say No and ' is an effective way to resist peer pressure.
1. Describe two negative social consequences of substance abuse.
2. Explain the concept of 'tolerance' regarding drug use.
Match each term on the left with its definition on the right.
1. Addiction
a. A drug that slows down the central nervous system.
2. Stimulant
b. A chronic, relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use.
3. Depressant
c. A drug that speeds up the central nervous system.
1. Imagine a friend is pressuring you to try vaping. What specific strategies would you use to refuse, and why are these strategies effective?