CONVERSATION STARTERS:
“What are other ways to relax or have fun that don’t involve substances?”
“When you’re feeling overwhelmed or pressured, what helps? Is there anything I can do to support you?”
“Why do you think some people your age turn to alcohol or cannabis?”
HAVE YOUR TEEN FINISH THE STORY: Jordan, 16, just had a tough week. Between school stress, a fight with a friend, and not making the team, they’re feeling overwhelmed. Jordan isn’t usually the type to mess with drugs, but he is so burnt out from everything going on that he considers taking something from his parent’s medicine cabinet to try and relax.
• What are some of the things that could go wrong if he took a random pill? • What are some better ways he could relax or destress? • Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that you’ve considered something like this? What did/would you do?
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