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HOW TO SAY NO: A GUIDE FOR TEENS

As simple as it sounds, saying no is easier said than done—especially for teens. To hone your refusal skills, here are five real-life scenarios with useful tips on how to handle them.

1 Friends inviting you to vape, smoke or do drugs

“Hey, come to my house right now. I’ve got some weed!”

Don’t get pressured into explaining yourself if you don’t want to. If someone is pushing for an explanation, say, “I have my reasons,” “I don’t want to discuss it,” or

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