Let’s review some of the dangers of drinking alcohol? Let’s list them: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Others:

What do we remember about refusal skills? 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)

But information needs to be used

How can we encourage others not to use (or abuse) alcohol? Depends upon the “others” – Your same age group – Someone over 21 who wants to drive after drinking – An adult who tells you to ride with them when they are intoxicated

Time to role play

A friend Your classmate says his parents are away and there is beer in the refrigerator. He invites you over. While you have good refusal skills and say no, how can you convince him not to do this either? Remember you need facts too. Cast: Your friend, you and two other people of your choosing

Someone over 21 who wants to drive after drinking Your parents had a great party and some of the guests are getting ready to leave. You notice one is very intoxicated and is walking to his car with his keys in his hand. What can YOU do? Cast: Mom, Dad, drunk friend, you, two others of your choosing

An adult who tells you to ride with them when they are intoxicated During a family gathering, your parents have had too much too drink. They are getting ready to drive everyone home. What can you do? Cast: Mom, Dad, Brother, Grand Dad, you and one other person