What to do if…

You don’t want to drink, but it can be hard to say no. You know the dangers of drinking. It’s illegal and could get you into a lot of trouble. Talk to an adult. Your parents, teachers, and guidance counselors can all help you. If you feel comfortable doing so, talk directly to your friends. It’s important to stick up for yourself and say you don’t want to drink. Tell them how you feel. Be honest. You never know, you may be helping others in your group of friends too by leading the way.

Talk to an adult and let them know what’s going on. You can also call 911 in the case of an emergency.

Remember, you’re not alone. Most kids don’t drink, and you don’t have to either. It’s important to talk about alcohol and your concerns and curiosity around drinking. It’s never too early to start good habits. You’re important, and everyone wants to see you succeed. Let them help.

Alternatives to Drinking Alcohol

What do you love to do? Whether it’s sports, music, video games, writing, working on cars, fishing, fashion, or art, get involved in what really makes you unique. And when you include your friends, you’ll be setting a good example for them to also do things that don’t involve alcohol. ZeroProof is a place where you can celebrate who you are by showing what you do. It’s also a place to share with friends. When you use your power to choose not to drink, you choose to be a truer version of yourself and safeguard against the dangers of alcohol.