Ways To Say No
What is a passive way to respond to peer pressure?
"I don't want to smoke, but I guess if you want to, you can"
What is a trigger?
Something that makes you want to use?
Being around a trigger will mean you will relapse.
False- If you have positive coping skills and strong refusal skills you can manage not to use.
A random stranger asks if you want to burn with them. Demonstrate a refusal skill.
Say no.
Sheriff Woody and Buzz lightyear
Toy Story
No! Are you dumb?
What is relapse?
Using again after being clean for sometime
You should feel guilty for saying no.
False- If they are your true friend they will understand.
The person you have a crush on asks you to use, but you have a drug test in the morning. Demonstrate a refusal skill.
"No thanks, I have a drug test tomorrow."
They travel by balloons to paradise falls
UP
What is a passive aggressive way to say no?
"Are you really gonna smoke? you know I'm in a treatment program"
What is a high-risk situation?
The best way to avoid a relapse is to stay away from high-risk situations.
True- However, it is not always possible
Your best friend who knows that you are on probation and in a program asks if you want to burn after school. Demonstrate a refusal skill.
"You know I'm in a program and on probation. I can't"
They use child screams for energy.
Monster's INC.
What is an assertive way to say no?
"No thanks. I don't do that anymore, so I'd appreciate it if you stopped asking me."
What is a craving?
An urge to use substances
Once you relapse there's no point in trying to get sober again.
False- Just because you relapse does not mean you should give up
Your cousins ask if you want to drink at a family party, but you know your parents would get upset if they found out. Demonstrate a refusal skill.
"No thanks. I don't want my mom to find out. Let's play a game instead."
The Incredibles
What is a non-verbal way to say no?
Walk-away
Why are refusal skills important?
To help you stay clean, provides you with tools to deal with peer pressure, etc.
Telling people your goals can help keep you on track.
True- Telling people you are trying to quit can help keep you accountable.
A coworker asks you to burn after your shift, but you know you could lose your job if you have a positive drug test. Demonstrate a refusal skill.
"I don't want to lose my job."
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COCO