What do teens think about alcohol?
With all the images on TV and talk about drinking, it’s easy to think that pretty much everyone drinks. The truth is that so many teens have the smarts and the courage to say “no.” Check out what some girls are saying about alcohol. “Relatives of mine drink, and I dislike it a lot more when they drink near me. I would never put a sip to my lips for as long as I live.” “Some of my friends drink, and I tell them not to do it. I don’t want them to get hurt. I talk to my friends and help them out because I care.” “My friend has friends who smoke, drink, and do drugs, and she tries to stay away from them now. She is always with the people like me who care and won’t let her do those things, the kind of friend you should be to friends who have that problem.” “I know some people may be curious about alcohol and tempted to try it. Tell someone you can trust and work on this situation, and that way you’ll find it easy to deal with.