Why Teens Use Drugs

• Stress
• Social Acceptance
• Self Medication
• Misinformation
• Easy Access

Alternative Reliefs Other Than Drugs

• If you are stressed you can:
• Manage your time better
• Relax
• Talk to family and friends
• Get more rest

Alternative Reliefs Other Than Drugs

• If you feel like you need to fit in:
• Choose the right crowd
• Don't pretend to be someone you are not

Alternative Reliefs Other Than Drugs

• If you feel like you need to self medicate:
• Talk to your Doctor
• Talk to your family
• Take the prescribed dose of medicine

Alternative Reliefs Other Than Drugs

• Please do not be "misinformed"
• Drugs are bad
• Drugs are addicting
• Drugs are not good for your body at all

Alternative Reliefs Other Than Drugs

• If you are accessible to drugs:
• Tell an adult who and were the drugs are coming from
• Walk away
• Throw the drugs away if you can

JUST SAY NO!