25. One Session Stand The programmes which are limited to one session or one lecture can do little to help the situation since the problem is not really alcohol but the behaviour associated with them. Bringing about behaviour and attitude change will clearly not be possible in one session. Alcohol education should be a part of a broader ongoing programme which tries to change the social milieu
26. Law enforcement agencies or expert approach Despite the well meaning and genuine intentions of members of law enforcement agencies there is reason to suspect that many young people may misinterpret their approaches. Many adolescents are anti “authority” in their views and may react negatively to police and other authoritative figures
27. Ex addicts testimonials This approach can have the same effect as fear tactics. Ex – addicts have not been successful educators because adolescents may acquire the notion that alcohol dependence is easily cured. They ignore or do not realize how hard the ex- addicts may have had to work to be free of drug dependence. The major message of this approach is the non-verbal one, “ I gave it up and look at me now ”