D.A.R.E. Word List

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D.A.R.E. WORD LIST

Drug - any substance other than food that can affect the way your mind and body work. Certain drugs called mind-altering drugs can change the way a person thinks, feels and acts.
Drug Abuse - the use of any behavior altering drugs that causes you or your family embarrassment, harm or even death.
Consequences - the results of any action, especially things you choose or choose not to do.
Pressure - a force or influence that causes you to act on something
Peer Pressure - a force or influence on you from people in your own age group, usually dealing with moral values
Self-Esteem - how you see yourself, the opinion of one's self
Assertiveness - the ability to stand up for your beliefs and opinions
Stress - any strain, pressure, or excitement you feel about a situation or an event
Stressors - situations, events or outside force producing stress
Violence - a destructive action that is directed toward people and living and non-living things
Media - a means of communication that reaches or influences a large number of people (newspaper, television, radio)
Risk - the possibility of danger, injury or loss
Alternatives - different choices available in any situation
Youth Gang - a group of young people who form a unit around a common goal, usually with a negative effect on society
Intimidate - to frighten, especially to convince through threats