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Drug Abuse #1
Question | Answer |
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Definition of Drugs | a chemical substance that alters how the mind and body work,except food |
Eight Drug Substances | powder, liquid, solid, gel, paste, cream, gas, and capsules |
Four Ways to Ingest Drugs | injected (3-10 sec), inhaled (3-10 sec), orally (20 min), and rubbed on to/absorbed through skin (time varies) |
Abuse | the wrongful use of a substance (wanting a desired effect) |
Misuse | the improper use of a substance (not following directions) |
Stereotyping | an oversimplified mental picture of someone held by many people (making a judgement without facts) |
Putdown | a humiliating or disapproving action or remark |
Affirmation | a positive statement or act given after a mistake has been made |
Friend | someone you know well, spend time around, and share personal information with |
Associate | a person who you have a developing relationship with (you share some information but nothing important) |
Acquaintance | soemone you know very slightly (you don't even share information with this person) |
Six Steps for Making Friends | 1.Relax 2.Make Eye Contact and Say Hi 3.Break the Ice 4.Auggest an Activity 5.Do Activity Together 6.Make Plans for Future Activity |
What is Breaking the Ice? | -Introduce Yourself -Ask a Question -Make a Joke -Talk About Something You Might have in Common -Compliment the Other Person |
Things You Can Do when your Friend Says No | -Suggest another activity -Wait and try again later -Look around for another person to be with |
Ways to Make a Conversation Go Smoother | -Start talking about your likes, dislikes, and accomplishments -Listen to the other person and give follow-up questions -Show the other person that you enjoy talking with them (give compliments) |