Strategies in the prevention and control of cigarette smoking and

drinking alcoholic beverages

GROUP 6

Cigarette smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages

Cigarettes and alcohol are readily available and generally accepted in our society, many people use them for various purposes. Teenagers, like us are especially vulnerable because you are more curious and risk-takers.

Cigarette smoking

HOW TO SAY NO!

Step 1: Tell the problem

Ask: What is the problemYou partner must tell the problem.Say: “That is wrong.”

“Smoking is bad.”“That is prohibited.”

Step 2: Predict what will happen

Ask: What could happen?Your partner must share the possible dangers.Say:“Could anyone be harmed if you do it?”

“You may get sick and affect others.”

Step 3: STOP and say NO.

Ask: How will you stop and say No?

Simple say, “No, I am not interested.”Change the topic. “I am going to the park,

you can come with me or would you like to see me a movie with me either?

Tell the truth. “I hate smoking.” or “I’m too young to die.”

Cigarette smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages

You can prevent and control these bad deeds through making an advocacy that tells people to avoid these so that they cant have diseases.

Drinking alcoholic beverages

STEPS on how to say NO!

Step 1: Just say “NO”Step 2: Say “NO” again and againStep 3: Suggest another activityStep 4: Give a reason.Step 5: Walk away.

REMEMBER:

Only a person can help himself. PREVENTION is still better than cure. That is why a person must have a strong foundation of resistance skills.