1. Do you think that taking drugs could have a dramatic effect on your life?

Yes. It would change me a lot. Behaviorally, socially, and emotionally in every way.

2. Why would someone take drugs? Make a list of as many reasons as you can think of.
Boredom, curiosity, self-destructive behavior, to take their mind off of something, to seem cool, peer
pressure, media influence

3. How would you and your parents’ or guardians’ relationship change if they knew you began
experimenting with drugs?
It would make them stressed and concerned and I would lose a lot of privileges and trust from them.
They might feel they failed as a parent.

4. Which of the following is NOT a reason teens start using drugs? ​Type the letter of the correct
answer in the box.
a. Peer pressure
b. Boredom
c. To forget about problems
d. All of the above are reasons teens start using drugs
D

6. Taking drugs can affect many different areas of your life such as school, work, health and
relationships. ​ Type True or False the box.
True

7. Drugs can distort the user’s perception of what is happening around him or her. ​Type True or
False the box.
True

8. Taking drugs only blocks off unwanted sensations, but allow you to continue feeling the desired
ones. ​Type True or False the box.
False