Respond to substance abuse situations.

Response should include

• defining key terms
  • intervention
  • normal
• explaining how substance abuse is related to what people consider normal behavior
• describing strategies for handling pressure to use alcohol, drugs, or tobacco
• explaining how you can help someone who is a substance abuser.

Process/Skill Questions:

• How can you be effective in responding to substance abuse situations?
• How does the desire to “fit in” affect a person’s likelihood of abusing substance?
• What are some strategies for refusing offers of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco?
• What should you do if someone you know has a substance abuse problem?