Abstinence and Refusal Skills In this lesson, you will Learn About… The importance of avoiding health risk behaviors. The benefits of abstinence from tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs. The benefits of abstinence from sexual activity. Effective ways to say no to risk behaviors.

Bell Work Construct your perfect friend by making a list of qualities that you like for a friend to have.

Standards 4: The student will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks.

Indicators/ E.Q. Explain the benefits of refraining from using ATOD and sexual activity.

Relevance How hard can it be to tell someone “no”? Is it easier or harder when that someone is a person who you love and care about?

Abstinence and Refusal Skills The Vocabulary term in this lesson is: Abstinence. Abstinence

Acting Responsibly Being free to make more decisions on your own is part of adolescence. However, with this new freedom comes increased responsibility for your actions.

Avoiding Risk Behaviors You may be pressured by your peers to use tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs or to engage in sexual activity. Recognizing that negative social influences can harm your health will help you respond appropriately to peer pressure and risk behaviors.

What Is Abstinence? When faced with pressure to engage in risk behaviors, stay safe by practicing abstinence. abstinence By abstaining from tobacco, alcohol, drugs, and sexual activity, you: Show self-respect. Protect yourself against many dangers associated with the use of these substances.

Abstinence from Tobacco, Alcohol, and Other Drugs Dangers associated with the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs include the following: Poor physical health Dependence Trouble with the law Inability to reach your goals

The Benefits of Abstinence from Sexual Activity Teens who abstain from sexual activity: Never have to worry about unplanned pregnancy. Will not be faced with difficult decisions that are associated with unplanned pregnancy, such as teen marriage, adoption, or abortion. Are free to enjoy being young. Do not have to worry about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) Are making choices that is always legal. It is illegal for unmarried minors to engage in sexual activity. Do not have to deal with the emotional consequences of sexual activity, which can include guilt, regret, and rejection.

The Benefits of Abstinence from Sexual Activity (cont’d.) Teens who abstain from sexual activity: Can establish nonsexual closeness with members of the opposite gender Can develop genuine feelings of love and trust. Can focus on setting and achieving their life goals and dreams.

Choosing Abstinence Abstinence from sexual activity protects against: A loss of self-esteem and the respect of others. B STDs, including HIV. C the physical and emotional risks of teen pregnancy. D legal consequences. Abstinence from the use of tobacco protects against: A loss of physical fitness. B damage to the body, especially the lungs and the heart. C dependency on nicotine. Abstinence from the use of alcohol and illegal drugs protects against: A the legal consequences of drug use and underage drinking. B nervous system injuries caused by alcohol and other drugs. C damage to the body, especially the nervous system, heart, and liver. D dependency on alcohol and drugs.

Effective Refusal Skills Practicing abstinence involves using effective refusal skills. An easy way to remember how to use refusal skills is S.T.O.P. Say no in a firm voice. Tell why not. Offer another idea. Promptly leave.

Reviewing Terms and Facts 1.Define abstinence. Abstinence is not participating in unsafe behaviors or activities.

Reviewing Terms and Facts 2.Name two negative results of using tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs. Once you start using tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs, you may not be able to quit without professional help. Using alcohol or other drugs can lower your performance in school and weaken your commitment to abstain from sexual activity.

Thinking Critically 3.Think of a risk behavior that could have long-term negative effects for a teen. Explain what these effects might be.

Chapter Review

Reviewing Terms and Facts 1.An message is a form of ___________________. verbal communication

Reviewing Terms and Facts 2.The basic unit of ________ is the family. society

Reviewing Terms and Facts 3.Advocacy occurs when two people each give up something to reach a solution that satisfies both of them. A.True B.False

Reviewing Terms and Facts 3.Advocacy occurs when two people each give up something to reach a solution that satisfies both of them. A.True B.False

Reviewing Terms and Facts 4.Teens who abstain from sexual activity before marriage can focus on achieving their goals. A.True B.False

Reviewing Terms and Facts 4.Teens who abstain from sexual activity before marriage can focus on achieving their goals. A.True B.False

Thinking Critically 5.Write a sentence that uses a “you” message to express an opinion or idea. Then, rewrite the same sentence to express the same idea using an “I” message. Which sentence do you think would get a better response from a listener and why?

Thinking Critically 6.How are your relationships with family members similar to your relationships with friends? How are they different?

Thinking Critically 7.Describe some ways of handling negative peer pressure and situations in which you might use them.

Thinking Critically 8.How can you promote positive health behaviors among your peers?

Vocabulary Review Abstinence is not participating in unsafe behaviors or activities.