STUDENT BOOKLET
D.R.I.V.E. Program – Student Booklet – Revised Edition: 2013
D.R.I.V.E. – Navigating the Road of Life
(Drug Resistance Integrated Virtues Education)
A drug abuse prevention program developed by Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools,
to educate students and support morally responsible decision making about drug use.
The Foundational Principles
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We are made in the image and likeness of God.
Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit.
We have an obligation to use our rational minds to make sound judgments.
We have a moral responsibility to remain in control of our wills.
Weakening the will through excessive drinking or mind-altering drugs in morally irresponsible.
Program Overview
The metaphor of driving is chosen as the common thread throughout the lessons of the program.
Students will learn the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to become responsible drivers on the
road of life.
The Rules of the Road
The integrity of responsible drivers depends on:
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Maintaining personal well being by responsible use of alcohol or drugs.
Exploring and using healthy alternatives to solve problems and meet needs rather than using
alcohol or mind-altering drugs.
 Respecting the law regarding the use of drugs and waiting until legal age to consume alcohol.
 Making it a goal to maintain sound judgment rather than becoming intoxicated.
 Keeping safe by avoiding risks with drinking drivers.
The Driver
To be a responsible driver on the road of life one must practice:
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Prudence - making right judgments
Temperance - maintaining self control
Justice - giving the respect and duty owed to self and others
Fortitude – being morally courageous
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Lesson 1
Vehicle Owner’s Manual
Introduction to D.R.I.V.E. – Navigating the Road of Life
This booklet belongs to: ______________________________________________
Something about me that you would find interesting is:
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D.R.I.V.E. stands for Drug Resistance Integrated Virtues Education
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Drug – A substance which has an effect on your body or mind when taken.
Resistance – The refusal to go along with something, or trying to prevent something through
action.
Integrated – To bring in to a whole.
Virtues – A quality considered morally good or desirable in a person. Moral means ‘right’. To
be morally good means to make the right decision or behave in the right way.
Education – The process of receiving instruction.
Describe the D.R.I.V.E. Program in your own words.
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The purpose of the D.R.I.V.E. Program is to educate you to make decisions about drug use. In order to
make smart decisions, you must practice the four cardinal virtues of prudence, temperance, justice
and fortitude.
A virtue is a good habit that helps one to do what is good. The four cardinal virtues are the
foundation for all the other virtues we can develop in our life.
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Prudence – making right judgments.
Temperance – maintaining self-control.
Justice – right behaviour or treatment; the quality of being fair or reasonable; giving the respect
and duty owed to self and others.
Fortitude – being morally courageous.
Participating in the D.R.I.V.E. Program will provide you with the knowledge, skills and attitudes
needed to navigate the road of life. Explain.
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ACTION-MOTIVE-CIRCUMSTANCE MORAL DECISION MAKING MODEL
Moral decisions include decisions that affect the well being of the body, mind and soul of us and others.
God has given us the guidance we need to know right from wrong through his commandments and the
teachings of the Church. Parents and teachers play a major role in teaching right and wrong.
Moral decisions have three parts; the action itself, the motive, and the circumstance. We use this
Action-Motive-Circumstance Moral Decision Making Model to make right decisions.
Questions that need to be taken into consideration when thinking about the ACTION (what you are
going to do):
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Does it break any of the commandments?
Will it be disobeying my parents?
Is it legal?
Will I regret this after I have done or said it?
Questions that need to be taken into consideration when thinking about the MOTIVE (the reason you
are doing something):
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Why am I doing this?
Is it selfish or generous?
Am I trying to be popular? Am I using someone to get what I want?
Is it harmful, hurtful, or helpful?
Questions to consider when thinking about the CIRCUMSTANCE (the overall situation, surrounding
factors):
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What put me in this situation?
Would I do it if my parents were here?
Would I do it if Jesus were here?
The answers to all of these questions must be good for the decision to be right.
*Lesson 1 Moral Decision Making Model – Action-Motive-Circumstance Activity Sheet
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Lesson 1
Name: _____________________________
Moral Decision Making Model – Action-Motive-Circumstance
Identify the action, motive and circumstance for each situation.
Then decide if the situation is right or wrong.
Story
Action
Motive
Circumstance
Right/Wrong
We are having a birthday
party for my brother. I
wanted to please my brother
by getting him a cool gift. I
was broke so I shoplifted to
get him a present.
I am in grade five this year.
Susan is really popular. We
don’t have much in common
but I’m going to make friends
with her so I can be in the
popular group.
On television I see lots of
people having a beer to be
sociable. I want to be
sociable with my friends.
We’re at Bob’s house but his
parents aren’t home so we’re
going to have a beer.
It’s Friday night. Mom hasn’t
been feeling well all week. I
think I’ll do the dishes to help
out.
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Lesson 2
WHAT’S THE TRAFFIC LIKE?
What are drugs?
A drug is a substance, other than food, which is taken to change the way the body or mind functions.
Drugs are used for four reasons:
1. To prevent diseases.
2. To fight diseases.
3. To help the body function.
4. To change the way one feels.
Drugs may be taken for medical reasons (therapeutic). If there is no medical reason for using a drug, it is
being used for non-therapeutic reasons.
It is wrong to disrupt the normal functioning of a healthy mind and body.
There are good, non-drug alternatives that may be used to treat minor medical problems.
*Lesson 2 Alternatives: Is A Drug Really Necessary? Activity Sheet
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Lesson 2
Name: _____________________________
Alternatives: Is A Drug Really Necessary?
Directions:
1. In Column A, name an over-the-counter or non-prescription drug that is available for each of the
conditions.
2. In Column B, name something that could be done instead of taking a drug.
3. In Column C, name another alternative.
Condition
A
B
C
Non-prescription Drug
Alternative #1
Another Alternative #2
To fall asleep
For a headache
For a fever
For an upset stomach
For travel sickness
For a cold
For a toothache
For mosquito bites
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Lesson 3
KNOW THE SPEED LIMITS
The Use, Misuse and Abuse of Drugs
Drugs can be used responsibly or irresponsibly. Responsible use, or prudent use, can be defined as
correct, proper or the right way to use something. Irresponsible use, or imprudent use, can be defined
as the wrong or incorrect use of something.
Our body and its systems are made to function in a certain way. Likewise our mind is meant to be able
to perceive reality and make good choices. Prudent use of drugs would be for medical reasons to
restore bodily health.
Imprudent use of drugs could involve an inappropriate amount, reason or time/place which could
disrupt normal bodily function or our ability to make good decisions.
Misuse of drugs becomes abuse when continued misuse leads to damaging something in such a way
that it can no longer be used for its intended purpose. Abuse of drugs can lead to damage of the
functioning of our body and/or our mind. But drug abuse is more than that. It is using drugs in
circumstances likely to endanger the safety, health, or future of oneself or others. The most commonly
abused drugs are those that change how a person feels, acts or thinks. These include alcohol, tobacco
and marijuana.
*Lesson 3 Know the Speed Limits “The use, misuse, and abuse of drugs.”
*Lesson 3 Prudent/Imprudent Use Activity Sheet
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Lesson 3
Know The Speed Limits - Prudence
“The use, misuse, and abuse of drugs.”
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Use
Prudent
Correct, proper, right
way to use
Appropriate amount
Valid reason
Appropriate time and
place
Maintain clear
judgment
Restores bodily health
Responsible
Retain ability to make
good choices
Considers safety and
future of self and
others.
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Amount
Reason
Time
Place
Judgment
Choices
Safety and future
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Misuse/Abuse
Imprudent
Incorrect, improper,
wrong way to use
Inappropriate or
excessive amount
Invalid or immoral reason
Inappropriate time and
place (i.e. illegal)
Impairs judgment
Disrupts normal bodily
function
Irresponsible
Hinders ability to make
good choices
Threatens safety and
future of self and others.
Situation A: Matt’s mom has had a really bad cold, but has a deadline to meet at work and
needs to drive him to his hockey game right after school. She only has nighttime cold medicine
at home – the drowsy type – but decides that she will try to make it through the day and take
one capsule just before she picks up Matt. She really isn’t feeling well after work, so decides to
take two capsules instead.
1. Is this an example of prudent use or imprudent use?________________________________
2. If there is something wrong with this situation: Was it an imprudent amount? Imprudent
reason? Imprudent time? Imprudent place?
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3. What might be a consequence?
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Lesson 3
Prudent/Imprudent Use
Classify each situation below as being an example of Prudent Use or Imprudent
Use. If the situation is an example of Imprudent Use, answer these questions:
Was it an imprudent time? Imprudent place? Imprudent amount? Imprudent
reason? What might be a consequence?
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David’s parents told him never to take medication without checking with them. His
parents were out shopping. David had a headache. He knew where his mother and
father kept some pills that they took when they had headaches, so he took two of the
pills.
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The doctor gave Jamie some medicine for his sore throat. He followed the directions just
as the doctor told him to.
3.
Terry felt bored so she decided to have something to eat. Before she realized it, she had
eaten five chocolate bars.
4.
Some older students tried to get Jeff to try some beer at a baseball game, but Jeff said no
to them every time.
5.
Sally found a pack of cigarettes on the way home from school. She decided to smoke one
to see what it was like.
6.
Lisa decided she has outgrown milk. She began drinking two cans of coke at breakfast
and another can at lunchtime.
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Lesson 4
KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE ROAD
Prudence: Fact and Fallacy – Basic Facts and Harmful Effects of Commonly Used Drugs
Practicing prudence, the ability to make right judgments, requires us to gather accurate information. In
order to do this we must be able to distinguish between fact and fallacy. A fact is something that is true
and based on verifiable reality and experience. A fallacy is a belief that is commonly known and held by
many people even though it is not true. There are many fallacies about drugs which are potentially
dangerous as people may make decisions about drugs based on false information. Drugs do have an
effect on your body and/or mind. Once a drug is in your system, you have no way to control its effects
on you.
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Define prudence in your own words and give an example.
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2. What is the difference between fact and fallacy?
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*Lesson 4 ‘Facts and Fallacies’ (Student Self-Test)
*Lesson 4 Quick Facts on Alcohol, Tobacco and Marijuana Sheets
Key Terms:
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Stimulant – a substance that raises activity levels in the body.
Depressant – a substance that slows down the area of the brain that controls judgment and
thought.
Sober – the opposite of being impaired (or drunk).
Inhaled – to breathe in.
Tranquilizer – drug used to reduce anxiety, fear, tension, and other related states.
Dependent – unable to get along or does not feel right without using a certain drug.
Different forms of drugs – (pill, needle, liquid, gas)
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Lesson 4 “FACTS AND FALLACIES”
Name:___________________
Read each statement carefully. Circle the word FACT beside those statements that you think are
TRUE. Circle the word FALLACY beside those statements that you think are
FALSE. If there are some words you don’t understand, still circle FACT or FALLACY
based on what you think the answer might be.
FACT
FALLACY
1. Prescription drugs are like other drugs in that they have side
effects that can be harmful or uncomfortable.
FACT
FALLACY
2. Black coffee and cold showers help to SOBER up someone
who has had too much alcohol to drink.
FACT
FALLACY
3. Caffeine is a drug.
FACT
FALLACY
4. Cigarette smoking is harmful only if the smoke is INHALED
into the lungs.
FACT
FALLACY
5. Valium, a tranquilizer, is effective in calming stress and is
not addictive.
FACT
FALLACY
6. Alcohol is a drug.
FACT
FALLACY
7. Both a person’s body and mind can become DEPENDENT on
drugs.
FACT
FALLACY
8. Tobacco smoke is only harmful to the person who is smoking.
FACT
FALLACY
9. Caffeine is found in tea, hot chocolate and cola soft drinks.
FACT
FALLACY
10. Alcohol is a STIMULANT drug.
FACT
FALLACY
11. Smoking only two or three cigarettes a day will not affect the
body.
FACT
FALLACY
12. Mixing prescription drugs with alcohol or other drugs is
acceptable.
FACT
FALLACY
13. Nicotine is the only harmful substance in cigarettes.
FACT
FALLACY
14. Nicotine is a stimulant drug.
FACT
FALLACY
15. Smoking cigarettes causes harm only to the lungs.
FACT
FALLACY
16. Gravol is a drug that can only be purchased by request
from the pharmacist.
FACT
FALLACY
17. Tylenol #3 is stronger because of the codeine added to the
Tylenol.
FACT
FALLACY
FACT
FALLACY
18. All drugs have the same potential or ability for creating
dependency.
19. Nicotine is a very poisonous substance.
FACT
FALLACY
20. Taking too much aspirin can cause bleeding of the stomach.
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Lesson 4
Quick Facts About Alcohol
Alcohol is a beverage made by fermenting or distilling grains and fruits.
1. Alcohol slows down the brain and body which may result in:
 Loss of coordination
 Slowed reflexes
 Loss of self-control
 Poor judgment
 Memory lapses
 Slurred speech
2. Too much alcohol can slow down the body and lead to a coma and/or death.
3. Alcohol goes directly into your bloodstream and can increase your risk for a variety of
diseases.
4. Alcohol can damage every organ in your body.
5. If you are with others who are drinking, this can increase your risk of injury, car crashes
and violence.
6. Alcohol is illegal to anyone under the age of 18 in Alberta.
7. Teen bodies are still growing; therefore alcohol affects them more severely.
8. Alcohol is a depressant ‘drug’. It slows down parts of your brain that effect your
thinking, behaviour, breathing and heart rate.
9. Most teens don’t drink alcohol.
10. Mixing alcohol with medicine is dangerous.
11. A regular bottle of beer, a glass of wine and a standard serving of hard liquor all contain
the same amount of alcohol and act the same in your body.
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Quick Facts About Tobacco
Tobacco is a preparation of the nicotine-rich leaves of a plant, which are cured by a process of
drying and fermentation for smoking or chewing.
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Smoking causes breathing problems.
Smokers have more colds and upper respiratory problems.
Smoking causes heart disease.
Smoking is the #1 cause of lung cancer. It is also a leading cause of cancer of the mouth,
throat, bladder and kidneys. Smokeless tobacco can cause cancer, tooth loss, and other
health problems.
5. Tobacco affects your body’s development which is important to know because your
body is still growing and changing.
6. There are more than 200 known poisons in cigarette smoke.
7. Cigarettes contain nicotine which is a highly addictive substance.
8. Smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in Canada. More than 45,000 people
die in Canada annually due to smoking. Most of them began using tobacco before the
age of 18.
9. It is illegal to sell cigarettes to anyone under the age of 18 in Canada.
10. The poisons in cigarettes can affect your appearance. Smoking can:
 dry out your skin and cause wrinkles.
 yellow your teeth and fingers, and gives you bad breath.
 make your clothes and hair smell.
11. Smoking causes shortness of breath and dizziness, and chewing tobacco causes
dehydration. It can be hard to play sports if you use tobacco.
12. Smoking puts the health of your friends and family at risk.
13. Every year, more than 300 nonsmokers will die of lung cancer and at least 700 will die of
heart disease caused by exposure to second hand smoke in Canada.
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Quick Facts About Marijuana
Marijuana, hashish and hashish oil are obtained from a plant called Cannabis sativa. It is a mind
altering drug which can alter perceptions, moods and sensations.
1. Smoking marijuana causes breathing problems.
2. Marijuana users have more colds and upper respiratory problems.
3. Marijuana affects your brain and body which may result in:
 Short term memory loss.
 Loss of the ability to concentrate.
 Loss of coordination and slower reflexes.
 Less ability to judge distance, speed and reaction time which are important when
playing sports or riding a bike.
4. Marijuana can be addictive.
5. Marijuana contains more than 400 chemicals including some of the same cancer causing
substances found in tobacco.
6. There is more tar in marijuana smoke than in tobacco smoke.
7. Marijuana users have an increased risk of cancer.
8. Marijuana is illegal in Canada.
9. Cannabis, another name for marijuana, slows reaction time, impairs motor coordination
and concentration.
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Lesson 5
KEEP IN THE “RIGHT” LANE
What skills can I use to make good choices? Justice: Right behaviour or treatment; the quality of
being fair and reasonable; giving the respect and duty owed to self and others.
The virtue of justice refers to the right decision or behaviour; the quality of being fair and reasonable;
giving the respect and duty owed to self, others and God. Rules teach us what the right behaviour is.
We have a responsibility to follow the rules and choose the right behaviour, not only for ourselves but
for everyone. What is good for everyone is called the common good. Practicing the virtue of justice
does not only mean avoiding behaviours that are considered wrong or inappropriate, but also acting in a
way that helps to enhance or improve the common good.
Good friends exhibit certain qualities, and there are rights and responsibilities that we have in our
relationships with others that help enhance or improve the common good.
God is the ultimate authority because he created us and knows what we need for our own good and the
good of everyone. We have a duty (obligation) to obey His laws and the teachings of His Church, as that
is what is good for us and everyone.
Lesson 5 Keep in the “Right” Lane Activity Sheet
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Lesson 5
Keeping in the “Right” Lane - Justice
Read the situation below and answer the following questions:
Situation: Matt and Adam (his grade 5 friend), are watching the hockey game at Matt’s
house, and his parents aren’t home. A beer commercial comes on, so Matt decides that
it would be cool to have a beer. He opens one for himself, and offers one to Adam,
whose says ‘no’ and tells Matt that they shouldn’t be drinking beer because they are
underage – the legal drinking age in Alberta is 18.
1. How would a poor choice negatively impact Matt?
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2. How would a good choice have a positive impact on Adam?
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3. How would these choices impact the common good of both Matt and Adam, and
their families?
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4. Do you think that Adam acted like a good friend in this situation?
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5. What rights and responsibilities do people have in their relationships with others
that help enhance or improve the common good?
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D.R.I.V.E. Final Assignment
You are responsible for creating a final report, poster or PowerPoint to present to your peers,
on the importance of being drug free throughout your lifetime. Your presentation should focus
on:
 Practicing the four virtues in situations concerning drugs and alcohol.
 Using the moral decision making model to make good choices
 Facts telling of the harmful effects of using illegal drugs.
Four Cardinal Virtues
 Prudence-making right judgments. It is the virtue that allows us to judge correctly
what is right and what is wrong in any situation.
 Temperance-maintaining self control. Temperance is the virtue that keeps us
focusing on healthy balance in our lives. For example, we practice temperance when
we have one chocolate bar as a treat, not 8 chocolate bars because that is healthy
and respectful of our body.
 Justice-showing respect for yourself and others. Practicing justice means you are
making smart decisions that respect yourself and others while improving the
situation or the world in a positive way.
 Fortitude-being morally courageous. We practice fortitude when we have the
courage to do the right thing even though it may not be cool or it is difficult to do.
Your assignment will be completed at home, over the next few weeks and should be at school,
to present to your peers in Lesson 9. Be creative and have fun informing others on the
importance of making smart decisions with drugs, alcohol and online safety.
The Best Me is
Drug free!
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Lesson 6
DRIVE DEFENSIVELY
What skills can I use to make good choices? Temperance: Maintaining self-control.
Temperance is the ability to practice self-control. Individuals have free will which gives them a choice of
what they will do in any given circumstance or situation. If we follow the model of ‘Feel-Think-Act’ then
we usually make good choices and stay in control.
Alcohol is a drug that affects our brain in such a way that we cannot think as clearly and, depending on
the amount consumed, it also affects our reflexes and coordination. Under the influence of alcohol, one
is more likely to ‘Feel-Act-Regret’ because once it is in your system it is the drug (alcohol) that is in
control.
‘Feel-Think-Act’
 Use your mind to inform your will
 Analyze the situation
 Think about the consequences
 Stay in control
 You can control the kind of drug you
take, how much of the drug you
take, when you take the drug, how
often you take the drug
 It is right to respect the gift of your
mind
Example:
‘Feel-Act-Regret’
 Act on feeling without thought leads
to regret
 Alcohol effects thinking, reflexes,
coordination, ability to maintain
control
 We can’t control the effect the
alcohol will have on us
 It is wrong to disrupt the normal
functioning of the mind
Example:
*Lesson 6 ‘Feel-Think-Act, Feel –Act-Regret’ Activity Sheet
God gave us a mind so that we can think and make good choices. It is wrong to disrupt the normal
functioning of this great gift. The right thing to do is to choose to stay in control of your mind and not
impair your ability to think clearly and make prudent decisions.
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Lesson 6
Activity Sheet
Feel-Think-Act, Feel–Act-Regret – Temperance
Classify the scenarios below as examples of Feel-Think-Act or Feel-Act-Regret.
Be prepared to explain why you classified the scenarios as you did.
1. Colby was mad at his best friend Tom for
ignoring him on the playground. When Colby
got back to class he saw Tom’s finished book
report sitting on his desk ready to hand in.
Colby tore it in half and threw it in the
garbage.
3. Terri starts telling two friends a rumor she
heard about Mia. She remembers what it feels
like to have others talk about her so she says,
“Oh, what am I talking about. Forget it.”
5. Kyle and Dylan were arguing over a soccer
game and Kyle was tempted to call Dylan
names and slug him. Then he remembered
that Dylan was his friend and said, “Hey, this is
only a game. If we can’t agree let’s do
something else.”
7. Kristin and her friend are walking home
from school. They are approached by a high
school student. He says, “Here’s something
you’ll probably like. Take it – it’s a gift.”
Kristin knew he was offering drugs. He
seemed about a foot taller than Kristin. She
says, “Sorry but we’re late. Gotta go.” She
grabs her friend and starts running.
2. Tyler had a project due the next day, but he
didn't feel like doing it. He watched a movie
instead. The next day when he got to school
he found out there was an extra phys. ed. class
for those who had their work finished.
4. Shawn and Mark were getting into a big
argument over the soccer game. Shawn swore
at Mark and then punched him in the stomach.
The fight was on and then a teacher arrived on
the scene. It was Shawn’s third fight in two
days.
6. Nick just couldn’t wait to get home to have
a snack, so he stopped at the Mac’s and spent
five dollars on junk food. That evening when
his friend came to take him to the movies he
asked his mom for some money. She said,
“No, I gave you your allowance and you were
supposed to save it for the movies. I guess you
are staying home.”
8. Susan and Jane are sitting at the end of the
table where the cool kids are sitting. One of
them throws an apple and it hits a teacher,
who turns around and comes to the table. All
the cool kids point to Jane and say it was her.
Susan has always wanted to be part of the
crowd so she says nothing and Jane gets
hauled to the office.
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Lesson 7
APPLYING THE BRAKES
What skills can I use to make good choices? Fortitude: Being Morally Courageous
Fortitude means being morally courageous – having the courage to do the right thing even though it
may not be ‘cool’, or doing the right thing may be difficult under the circumstances.
None of us have enough internal resources to consistently do the good or right thing. By praying and
studying God’s word, and listening to the wisdom and teachings of the Church, we will develop the
character and strength to do what is good and right. We all need to be loved and supported by others
but there are times when we will be alone in choosing to do what is good and right.
Peer pressure is not necessarily a bad thing. Peer pressure comes from the desire to fit in and belong. It
is healthy to want to belong, and have friends and relationships. Peer pressure is positive when it
encourages us to practice virtue and do what is right and good. Peer pressure is negative when it
encourages us to disobey rules or to do what could cause harm to ourselves or others.
Depending on the situation, you might need to use different strategies to refuse involvement in negative
or wrong behaviour.
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Ask questions. If unknown substances are offered, ask, “What is it?” and “Where did you get
it?” (practice prudence). If a party or gathering is proposed ask, “Who else is coming?” “Where
will it be?” “Will parents be there?”
Say no. Don’t argue, don’t discuss. Say no and show you mean it.
Give reasons. “I’m doing something else that night.” or “My coach says that drugs will hurt my
game.” are examples. Also, don’t forget: “My parents would kill me.”
Suggest other things to do. Suggesting something else to do – going to a movie, playing a game,
etc., shows that drugs are being rejected, not the friend.
Leave. When all these steps have been tried, get out of the situation immediately.
*Lesson 7 Refusal Role-Play activity sheet.
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Lesson 7
Applying the Brakes - Fortitude
Refusal Role-Plays
Scenario
Action
Motive
Circumstance
Right/Wrong
You're playing outside at your friend's
house. You notice that his older sister is
smoking a cigarette with her friends. She
invites you to try smoking and tells you
that it's no big deal, it won't hurt you to
try it, and you're a baby if you're too
scared.
You're at your friend's house, and you
have a headache. Your friend says, "My
mom always gives me a pill when I have
a headache, I'll ask her to get you one."
You're playing on the school grounds
after school. Your parents are expecting
you home soon. Your friend says, "Hey I
know a new park that's 10 minutes from
here. Let's go! We won't be long, and
then you can go home after that."
Your dad's friend offers you a sip of his
beer.
You did poorly on a spelling test and you
got in trouble for talking in math class.
You had a terrible day! On your way
home from school, your two friends kick
a "for sale" sign, jump on it, pick it up
and throw it to you.
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LESSON 8
HOW DO I GET MY DRIVER’S PERMIT?
Practicing
Students will prepare a skit using the Action-Motive-Circumstance Decision Making Model, their
understanding of the four virtues, and other skills that they have learned, to make healthy choices.
Emphasis will be placed on how to stay out of and get out of risky situations in a positive manner.
*Lesson 8How do I get my driver’s permit? Practice Activity Sheet
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Lesson 8
How do I get my driver’s permit?
Practice
Scenario
There is a group at school that you
would like to be friends with. They
have invited you to hang out with
them over lunch, but you know that
they normally smoke cigarettes at
lunch.
You are at a good friend's house one
Friday night and he pulls out a joint
of marijuana that his older sister
gave him. He wants you to smoke it
with him.
You are walking downtown with a
group of friends and someone pulls
out a pack of cigarettes and offers
them to the group. Everyone else
accepts a cigarette.
You are on a bus trip with your
hockey team. A group of your
teammates are making a pool and
taking bets on who will win the
game. The bets are for $5 each.
The school dance is on Friday night
and you are excited to be going with
your friends. You are to meet at one
friend's house, then all go to the
school together. When you get to
your friend's place, they are drinking
alcohol. They want you to join them.
You have just had a terrible day at
school: you were late for class, got
sent to the office and failed your
math quiz. At your friend's house
after school, your friend says they
know just the solution to your
problems, and they offer you a beer.
Action
Motive
Circumstance
Right/Wrong
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Lesson 8
The Road Test
Scenario
Action
Motive
Circumstance
Right/Wrong
You are an athlete and enjoy
playing a variety of sports,
including being on the school
basketball team for grade 5. It
is important for you to keep in
shape and be at the top of your
game. One of your friends
offers you some spit tobacco,
encouraging you to use it by
saying that they had heard it
can actually help you perform
better at sports. Look at all the
baseball and hockey players
that chew tobacco. What are
you going to do?
You are sleeping over at a
friend's house and as you are
watching a movie, your friend
pulls out a bottle of beer and
offers it to you. Your friend says
they got it from their older
brother who had a party last
night. What are you going to
do?
A friend of yours on your soccer
team mentions that he tried
using marijuana last weekend.
He offers to get you some so
you can try it if you want. What
are you going to do?
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Lesson 9
ROAD REPORT
Sharing
Students will share the reports that they have written with the class and/or present skills learned in the
form of skits, Power Point presentations, etc.
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Lesson 10
THE FINAL DESTINATION
Celebrating
The final class is a time of recognizing the efforts made by students to make good choices, remain
cigarette, alcohol and drug free, and grow in virtue. It is suggested that selected reports/skits be shared
with the entire grade level and other invited guests.
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