Socrates was a famous Greek philosopher who lived many centuries ago. He is known for advising "Know thyself!" This document provides information about different risk scores and the circumstances and behaviors associated with each. Scores below 24 indicate low risk, 24-35 is moderate risk, 36-47 means difficult circumstances could lead to unwise decisions, and 48-60 is high risk where external factors increase the likelihood of risky behavior.

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Unit 8.1
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Here is a picture of Socrates, a well-known wise Greek
philosopher who lived many centuries ago. His famous
words of advice were:
Your at-risk score:
Less than 24: Your circumstances make it unlikely that you will develop a
serious problem. However, that doesn't mean that you
shouldn't be careful when doing something potentially risky!
24 - 35: You are most likely a healthy, curious teenager who might
get into a little trouble now and then. Your circumstances
don't really add to the likelihood of your developing a
problem, but remember it is ultimately your own
responsibility to handle your circumstances and own
weaknesses in a sensible way.
36 - 47: You have to cope with some difficult circumstances that can
tempt you into acting unwisely. Knowing what exactly makes
you vulnerable to risk (that is, increases your personal risk
levels), will help you make wise decisions and avoid those
forms of risk behaviour that increase your personal
probability of developing a serious problem.
48 - 60: You are high risk. It means that the circumstances in your
community and family increase the likelihood of your getting
involved in high-risk behaviour. You need to be aware and
tough to be able to withstand their influence on your own
actions. However, knowing just what the risky circumstances
are, makes it possible for you to try to avoid them and so
minimize the likelihood of your developing an addiction or
behaviour problem. Being high risk doesn't mean that you
will develop a problem or that you won't succeed in later
life: it just means that you need to be aware of your personal
risky circumstances.
Know thyself!