Alcohol and Drug Refusal Skills

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Form 23 Alcohol and Drug Refusal Skills

https://doi.org/10.1093/med:psych/9780199334513.005.0024

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October 2014

Form 23

When you are offered a drink or drugs, keep the following in mind:

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Say “NO” quickly. Do not hesitate.

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Your voice should be clear and firm.

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Make direct eye contact.

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Suggest an alternative:

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Something else to do.

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Something else to eat or drink.

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Ask the person to stop offering you a drink and to not do so again.

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Change the subject.

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Avoid the use of vague answers or excuses (e.g., “Not right now” or “I’m driving tonight”).

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Do not feel guilty about refusing to use. It’s a great thing, so feel good about it.

Practice Exercise

Listed below are some people who might offer you a drink in the future. Give some thought to how you will respond to them, and write your responses under each item.

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Someone close to you who knows about your alcohol or drug problem:

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Coworker:

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Girlfriend/Boyfriend/Spouse:

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New acquaintance:

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Waitress/waiter/bartender:

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Form 23 Alcohol and Drug Refusal Skills

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