Look at what the girls are saying and doing in the scenario below. Then, proceed to Page 7.
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GET SUPPORT
Discuss sources of stress in your life with a parent, trusted grown-up, or a friend. They might be able to give you tips on how to manage specific stiuations. In addition, just knowing they care about you (and can relate to your struggles) makes you feel less stressed because it makes you feel less alone.
Think about what's important to you. How does being nicotine free demonstrate what's important you
SITUATION 4
A group of friends agrees to tell their parents that they will be sleeping over at one friend's house. What they don't tell their parents is that there won't be any adults there—the friend's parents are out of town. If asked, they will lie about it. You are invited to join them.
What are your options?
What are some possible short and long-term consequences?
Would you say "yes" or "no"? If "no", how would you say it?
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Your cousin is visiting from out of town. It’s Saturday and your friends are headed to the mall to hang out, but your cousin has already said she would like to go to the local museum. What do you do?
TRUE OR FALSE?
3. Few smokers use tobacco regularly because they are addicted to nicotine.
Incorrect. Most smokers use tobacco regularly because they are addicted to nicotine.
Correct! Most smokers use tobacco regularly because they are addicted to nicotine.
YOU DECIDE!
Read the scenarios on this page and the following pages and decide how you would approach or resolve each situation.
Scenario 1
A friend can’t find a textbook she lent you. She accuses you of never returning it, but you’re sure you did.
How do you feel afterward?
Based on your feelings, the next time you are in a situation similar to this one, you are likely to:
CHOICES AND CONSEQUENCES
Based on your feelings, the next time you are in a situation similar to this one, you are likely to (choose one):