Chapter 9Alcohol

Lesson 5Saying No to Alcohol Use

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refusal skills Strategies that help you say no effectively

A series of painful physical and mental symptoms associated with recovery from anaddictive substance

withdrawal

In this lesson, you will be able to

identify reasons not to use alcohol.

list some alternatives to drinking alcohol.

explain how to get help for alcohol use.

apply refusal skills to avoid alcohol use

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Look at the headings in this

lesson. For each of the major

headings, write one sentence

that states the main idea.

Main Headings in this Lesson

• Reasons to Refuse Alcohol

• How to Say No to Alcohol Use

• Getting Help for Alcohol Abuse

• Healthy Alternatives

Reasons to Refuse Alcohol

IncreasedSelf-Respect

HighSelf-Esteem

Good Friendships

Better Relationships

with Your Family

Control Over Your Life

Maintaining a High Level of

Wellness

A Bright Future

How to Say No to Alcohol Use

Use refusal skills to help you avoid situations where alcohol use is taking place.

refusal skills Strategies that help you say no effectively

How to Say No to Alcohol Use

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Say no firmly.

Tell why not.

Offer another idea.

Promptly leave.

Respect

Choosing to be alcohol free shows that you respect

yourself. Create a pledge list that lists your reasons for

choosing to avoid alcohol. Sign and date your pledge.

Getting Help for Alcohol Abuse

Some alcoholics may not want to quit using alcohol because they are afraid of going through withdrawal.

withdrawal A series of painful physical and mental symptoms associated with recovery from an addictive substance

Getting Help for Alcohol Abuse

Sources of help for yourself, a friend, or a family member who has an alcohol problem include:

Parent, teacher, religious leader, or school counselor

Support groups or alcohol treatment centers

Healthy Alternatives

Join a club or sports group at school.

Volunteer at a local organization, such as a food bank or animal shelter.

Start a hobby that you can share with your friends.

Remember: Alcohol will never help you reach your goals.

What I Learned

Vocabulary Define withdrawal.

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What I Learned

Identify What are three benefits of avoiding alcohol use?

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What I Learned

Explain Describe how a person can get help foran alcohol problem.

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What I Learned

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Define What is a refusal skill?

Thinking Critically

Apply What is the most important reason for a teento be alcohol free?

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Thinking Critically

Hypothesize How might you be affected if one of yourclose friends developed and alcohol problem?Explain your answer.

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