• Be direct and firm in your refusal
• Provide a reason for why you don’t want to do drugs
• Have a plan for what to do instead of using drugs
• Avoid places where you might be offered drugs
• Walk away if your refusal is ignored
• Remind the other party about the dangers of drug use
• Change the subject if possible
• Learn and relay statistics about the risks of drug use
• Change your circle of friends if necessary
• Offer to be the designated driver