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Hey there, would you like to try some of this alcohol or drugs?

No, I thought this was an alcohol/drug free party? I am a student athlete and I could get in trouble for this.

It will not hurt you to try it. 80% of high schoolers have tried it! and 22% of youth have access. It is not that bad for you!

Drinking alcohol at an early age can increase addiction, and so can drug use

I am leaving this party!

Why are you home so early; son?

I was offered drugs and alcohol, so I left!

I am really proud of you! Let me tell you about some of the risks of drugs and alcohol.

Okay!

There are many risks of underage drinking such as:

School problems (lack of attendance, lower grades). Social problems (lack of participation in activities, and increase in physical fights.)

The risk of affecting brain development and growth, health problems, and sleep disorders.

There are also a lot of risks of drug use as a teenager such as

So, always say no to drugs and alcohol?

Yes!

Here are some tips on how to say no when offered!

As you saw earlier, say no and leave right away!

Tell a responsible adult as soon as you can!

Let them know about the effects they can have!

Last but not least, if they get mad at you for saying no, they aren't truly your friends!