You now have seen how to find resources for a substance abuse problem. You can use that experience to find other information. Answer each question about the following situations. Describe what you would do or say and the resources you could use to help you.

a. Your cousin comes back from visiting family and tells you that she drank with other family members. She says she engaged in binge drinking and got really sick. She tells you that you should come with her next time. How would you help your cousin avoid future incidences of binge drinking?

b. Your sister wants you to try e-cigarettes because she says they are not harmful. How would you tell your sister that neither of you should be using e-cigarettes?

c. Your friend invites you to his house for a party. You know there aren't going to be any adults there. You're pretty sure other people will bring drugs. How should you prepare yourself to resist pressure to use drugs?

d. A family member wants you to join in drinking at a family gathering. She says it's okay for you to drink with her, even though you aren't old enough, because she will drive you home. What would you say to resist the pressure to drink and to avoid driving with someone who has been drinking?