How to "Say No" to Drugs:

If you are ever confronted by someone who wants you to use drugs, try these ways to say no. Practice them with a friend or parent so you will feel comfortable.

- My parents would kill me if they found out and they always find out!
- I’d get kicked off the team if I got caught around drugs.
- Why would I want to mess up my life with drugs?
- Naw, I’m cool.
- I like you, but I don’t like drugs
- No, I’m not into that stuff.
- I’m too cool to do drugs.

Sample Conversations/Suggestions:
1. Saying "No Thanks"
Druggie-Hey you. You want a hit.
You-No thanks
2. Giving a Reason of Excuse
Druggie-Let’s smoke some marijuana
You-No way. I don’t smoke.
3. Repeated Refusal, or Keep Saying No
Druggie-You want some beer.
You-No.
Druggie-Come on.
You-No
Druggie-Just drink it!
You-No
4. Walking away
Druggie-Want a cigarette.
You-Say No while walking away.
5.Changing the Subject
Druggie-I got some pot. You want some.
You-No. Let’s play basketball instead.
6. Avoiding the Situation
Stay away from areas where drugs are expected.
7. Cold Shoulder
Druggie-Hey! You want a smoke.
You-Ignore the person.
8. Strength in Numbers
Hang with nonusers, especially where drug are expected