How To Handle Drug-Drink Offers

• 先说不. Practice saying no first without hesitating when 提供毒品或酒精. Remember that if you hesitate, people will tend to doubt your sincerity. 是直接 和公司.
• 提出替代方案. After saying no, suggest something else. 例如，在拒绝 alcoholic drink, you might say that you would like a soft drink instead. 根据 on the situation, you might suggest another activity such as going to the recreation center or taking in a movie.
• REQUEST THAT THE PERSON STOP ASKING. If the person is persistent, ask him/her to stop offering you drinks or drugs.
• 改变话题. After refusing, deliberately change the subject in order to avoid getting caught up in a long debate about drinking or drug use.
• AVOID EXCUSES AND VAGUE ANSWERS. In most cases, it is better to try to avoid using excuses such as "I can't drink right now because I'm taking some medication.“这样 excuses can make it difficult for you to refuse later.
• REMOVE YOURSELF FROM THE SITUATION. If necessary, leave the area where you are being 提供毒品或酒精. Understand that to reduce the pressure to use drugs or alcohol may involve choosing to change the people with whom you associate.
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