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Saying no to alcohol can be easy if you are prepared for it. If you spend some thinking about the things that matter to you and the things you enjoy, you’ll see that alcohol doesn’t fit into the picture. When you keep your true values and interests in mind, it is a lot easier to push away things that will hurt you – like alcohol and other drugs.

At the same time, it’s not always easy to know what to say when you are faced with a dangerous choice. Click through the interactive Values and Interests Survey to get some tailor-made ideas for how to say no to alcohol and other drugs.

I want my family and close friends to be proud of me.
I care a lot about my older brother's or older sister's opinion of me.
I want to be well-liked with a certain group of "cool" kids at my school.
My family and I have strong religious beliefs.
I like to be in control of myself and independent.
I don't want to disappoint my teachers and coaches.
I want to attract a nice boyfriend or girlfriend.
Getting good grades in school is important to me.
It would be awful if I did something disgusting where people could see me.
Being physically fit or being good at sports is important.
   
 
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