Substance use prevention and refusal skills
Aligned to NHES 4 — SHAPE America National Standards.
What this lesson teaches
Tobacco, vaping, alcohol, and other drugs carry real risks to your developing brain and body, even though ads and peers may make them seem harmless. Companies and social media often make these products look cool to get you hooked. Practicing refusal skills ahead of time makes it easier to say no and walk away when the moment comes.
Worked example
If someone offers you a vape at a party, you can use a quick refusal: no thanks, I'm good, and then change the subject or move to another group, no long explanation needed.
Practice questions
- Name one real risk of vaping.
- Why do ads make these products look appealing?
- Practice a short way to refuse and leave a situation.
Watch the lesson
Every lesson comes with a video taught in English and Spanish — the same video the QR code in the printed workbook opens.
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Prevención del consumo de sustancias y habilidades para rechazarlas
El tabaco, el vapeo, el alcohol y otras drogas representan riesgos reales para tu cerebro y cuerpo en desarrollo, aunque los anuncios y tus compañeros puedan hacerlos parecer inofensivos. Las empresas y las redes sociales suelen presentar estos productos como algo atractivo para engancharte. Practicar habilidades de rechazo con anticipación te facilita decir no e irte cuando llegue el momento.
Ejemplo: Si alguien te ofrece un vape en una fiesta, puedes usar un rechazo rápido: no gracias, estoy bien, y luego cambiar el tema o moverte con otro grupo, sin necesidad de dar largas explicaciones.
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