Refusal Skills

REFUSAL SKILLS

Refusal skills: is an individual will power to say no to the intake of drugs when in a triggering environment.


Refusal Skills To Say No To Drugs

  •     Knowing how to avoid situations that can trigger you to use substances.
  •      Ability to stay away from substances.
  •     Ability to say no when offered substances.
  •     Make eye contact and say no.
  •     Warn the person not to offer you substance again.
  •     Don’t be afraid to set a limit.
  •     Don’t leave the door for a future offer.
  •     Understand the difference between assertiveness and aggressiveness.

 

 

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