Which is not a helpful action to avoid using drugs?
(1 point)
Responses
doing a physical activity
doing a physical activity
volunteering
volunteering
joining a youth group
joining a youth group
thinking about what it might be like to take drugs
thinking about what it might be like to take drugs
thinking about what it might be like to take drugs
Thinking about what it might be like to take drugs is not a helpful action to avoid using drugs.
The action that is not helpful to avoid using drugs is "thinking about what it might be like to take drugs." Reflecting on drug use or fantasizing about the experience can potentially increase curiosity and desire for drugs. It is important to avoid dwelling on thoughts or images related to drug use as it can make resisting substance abuse more challenging.
To answer this question, you can look through the given options and assess which actions would be helpful in avoiding drug use. Options (1) doing a physical activity, (2) volunteering, and (3) joining a youth group are all positive actions that can help distract from drug use, provide healthy outlets, and promote social connections that discourage substance abuse. Option (4) thinking about what it might be like to take drugs stands out as the one action that would not contribute to drug avoidance. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is option (4).