Now ask students to brainstorm all the activities, chores, responsibilities, etc. When the lists are complete, ask students to imagine how these activities might be affected by using alcohol or other drugs. Discuss how drugs could affect each of the listed activities. Discuss ways to solve problems without using drugs. Explain to students that sometimes people take drugs to try to solve their problems, but then the drugs become the problem.
People can learn to solve problems in healthful ways.
Review a healthful decision-making process. Write each of the steps on the board as you discuss it. Name the problem. List ways to solve the problem. One of the best ways to solve problems is to ask trusted adults for help.