Learning from mistakes

Be Assertive!

Here are some tips on being assertive.

Use a strong voice

Stand up straight

Remain calm

Be positive and honest.
Don’t agree with others

Say “No,thank you!”
Don’t slouche and have poor posture

Stand up for what you believe in
Have a well paced speech.

Be firm and in control don’t be aggressive

Being assertive will show your peers that you don’t want do drugs, and they should stop asking.

Want Help?

Here are some help lines to contact and call if you need help.

Kids Help Phone www.kidshelpphone.ca/ 1-800-688-6868

Alcoholics Anonymous http://www.aa.org 905-522-8399

Drug And Alcohol Helpline www.drugandalcoholhelpline.ca/ 1-800-565-8606

Alcohol And Drug Treatment www.4rehabilitation.com/DrugAlcohol 866-238-2143

The Affects of Drugs and And Alcohol.

Know the facts. Drinking and doing drugs may seem fun at the time but you will regret it once you know the truth. Drinking

Physical problems such as liver damage, heart and blood disorders, and brain damage
Emotional problems such as depression or relationship and family problems
Social problems such as poor work performance, financial troubles and legal problems
Drugs

Physical signs may include a red, chapped and runny nose
Psychological signs of regular use include poor school and job performance and increase preoccupation with buy the drug
Short term affects include increases blood pressure, breathing difficulties, hallucinations and more

Picture This!
You’re having a party. You find out drugs are being passed around and now it’s your turn .You want to stay drug free. What do you do?
Problem
You are being offered drugs that you don’t want at your party. You don’t want them and you don’t know how to say no.
Your Choices
Option
Pros.
Cons.
Say “No thank you.”
-you don’t do drugs
-people will understand
-they may peer pressure you more
And take the drugs
-you’re being peer pressured