Under Pressure: Alcohol, Drugs, and the Power to Choose

Picture this: you are at a party with people you want to impress. Someone offers you a drink, saying, 'Everyone's having one — don't be boring.' You have about three seconds before everyone is looking at you. What runs through your mind? What do you actually say? Before you read any further, write down two things: (1) what you feel in that moment, and (2) the first words you would say. There are no wrong answers here — this lesson is about giving you real tools for real moments like this one.