substance abuse resistance

1. DECISION-MAKING AND
RESISTANCE SKILLS TO
PREVENT SUBSTANCE
USE AND ABUSE

2. INTRODUCTION TO
DECISION - MAKING AND
RESISTANCE SKILLS
o Effective decision-making and resistance skills
are crucial in preventing substance use and
abuse. This presentation for Grade 9 students
will focus on developing these skills to
navigate situations involving substances.
Understanding and applying these skills can
significantly reduce the likelihood of engaging
in substance use and abuse.

3. UNDERSTANDING THE
IMPORTANCE OF
DECISION - MAKING SKILLS
o Decision-making skills involve evaluating
options, considering consequences, and
making choices that align with one's values
and goals. In the context of substance use,
these skills help individuals make informed
choices about their health and well-being.
This slide will discuss the importance of
decision-making skills in preventing substance

4. IDENTIFYING RISK
SITUATIONS
o Recognizing situations that pose a risk for
substance use is a key step in prevention.
These can include peer pressure, social
events, or emotional stressors. This slide will
explore how to identify risk situations and the
importance of being aware of one's
environment and triggers.

5. ANALYZING
CONSEQUENCES OF
SUBSTANCE USE
o Analyzing the potential consequences of
substance use is a critical aspect of decision-
making. This includes considering the health
risks, legal implications, and impact on
relationships and goals. This slide will discuss
how to evaluate the short-term and long-
term consequences of substance use.

6. DEVELOPING PERSONAL
VALUES AND GOALS
o Personal values and goals can serve as a
guide in making decisions about substance
use. Establishing a clear sense of what is
important can help resist the temptation to
use substances. This slide will discuss how to
develop and use personal values and goals as
a framework for decision-making.

7. BUILDING SELF - ESTEEM
AND CONFIDENCE
o High self-esteem and confidence are
protective factors against substance abuse.
They empower individuals to make decisions
that are in their best interest and to resist peer
pressure. This slide will explore ways to build
self-esteem and confidence.

8. EFFECTIVE
COMMUNIC ATIO N SKILLS
o Effective communication is essential in
expressing one's decisions and boundaries
regarding substance use. It involves being
clear, assertive, and respectful. This slide will
discuss how to develop and use effective
communication skills in situations involving
substances.

9. REFUSAL SKILLS AND
STRATEGIES
o Refusal skills are specific techniques used to
say no to substance use. These include being
assertive, offering alternatives, and avoiding
high-risk situations. This slide will provide
examples of refusal skills and strategies that
can be used in different scenarios.

10. COPING WITH PEER
PRESSURE
o Peer pressure is a major factor in adolescent
substance use. Developing strategies to cope
with peer pressure is essential for prevention.
This slide will discuss how to recognize and
effectively handle peer pressure.

11. ROLE - PLAYING AND
PRACTICE
o Role-playing and practice are effective ways
to prepare for real-life situations involving
substance use. Practicing refusal skills and
decision-making scenarios can build
confidence and readiness. This slide will
discuss the benefits of role-playing and how
to implement it as a learning tool.

12. SEEKING SUPPORT FROM
TRUSTED ADULTS
o Seeking advice and support from trusted
adults can provide guidance and
reinforcement in decision-making. This
includes parents, teachers, counselors, or
other mentors. This slide will discuss the
importance of seeking support and how to
approach trusted adults for help.

13. UNDERSTANDING THE
INFLUENCE OF MEDIA AND
ADVERTISING
o Media and advertising can influence
perceptions and attitudes towards substance
use. Developing critical thinking skills to
analyze these influences is important. This
slide will explore how to critically assess media
messages related to substance use.

14. SETTING HEALTHY
BOUNDARIES
o Setting healthy boundaries is key in
maintaining one's decision not to use
substances. This includes knowing one's limits
and communicating them clearly to others.
This slide will discuss how to set and maintain
healthy boundaries in various social situations.

15. UTILIZING COMMUNITY
RESOURCES
o Community resources, such as educational
programs, support groups, and recreational
activities, can provide alternatives to
substance use and additional support. This
slide will highlight available community
resources and how to access them.

16. CONCLUSION:
EMPOWERING CHOICES
o Empowering young individuals with decision-
making and resistance skills is crucial in
preventing substance use and abuse. These
skills enable them to navigate complex
situations, make informed choices, and
maintain their health and well-being. This
presentation has emphasized the importance
of these skills and the various strategies to