4 Helping Kids 7 out of 10 teens
Make Good Choices Many teens choose to drink because they assume everyone else is doing it and that it’s an acceptable thing to do. However, studies show that:
8 out of 10 teens
8 out of 10 teenagers don’t use cannabis
7 out of 10 teenagers don’t drink alcohol
You can empower your child by talking to them about ways they can say no without feeling weird or left out. Talk with them about the strategies below for responding if they are offered substances.
Simply say no
“No thanks.”
“It’s not my thing.”
“I’d rather have a soda.”
“Let’s get a smoothie instead.”
Offer an alternative
“I have an early game tomorrow.”
“I can’t, I’m driving tonight.”
Make an excuse
“What are you doing tomorrow?”
“What movie do you want to watch?”
Change the subject
Take a stand
“I don’t drink.”
“I don’t smoke.”
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