| 1. Saying “No Thanks” |
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Q: “Would you like a drink?”
A: “No Thanks”
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| 2. Giving a reason or excuse. |
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Q: “Would you like a beer?”
A: “No thanks. I don’t drink beer.”
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3. Repeat refusal, or keep saying no.
(Broken Record) |
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Q: “Would you like a hit of marijuana?”
A: “No.”
Q: “Come on!”
A: “No.”
Q: “Just try it!”
A: “No.”
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| 4. Walking away |
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Q: “I have some cigarettes. Do you want one?”
A: Say no and walk away while saying it.
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| 5. Changing the subject |
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Q: “Lets smoke some marijuana.”
A: “No. Let’s watch my new video instead.” |
| 6. Avoid the situation |
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If you know of places where people often use drugs, stay away from those places. If you pass those places on the way home, go another way. |
| 7. Cold shoulder |
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Q: “Hey! Do you want to smoke?”
A: Just ignore the person. |
| 8. Strength in numbers |
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Hang around with non-users, especially where drugs use is expected. |
