Get creative and start imagining what might take place. In your script, you must include the following
• Refusal, negotiation, and collaboration skills
• The harmful effects (physical, mental, social, and legal consequences) of alcohol and drugs
• The relationship between alcohol and drugs and unsafe situations such as HIV, STIs, unplanned pregnancies, and motor vehicle accidents
• The effects of alcohol and drugs on body systems
Title: Choices
[Scene: A high school classroom with a group of teenagers sitting at their desks. The teacher, Mr. Johnson, is standing in front of the class.]
Mr. Johnson: Alright class, today we are going to talk about the harmful effects of alcohol and drugs.
[The students start to murmur and look disinterested.]
Mr. Johnson: I know this may not be the most exciting topic, but it is important to understand the dangers that come with using these substances. They can have serious consequences on your physical, mental, social, and legal well-being.
[One of the students, Sarah, raises her hand.]
Sarah: But everyone drinks and smokes weed at parties, it's no big deal.
Mr. Johnson: Actually, it is a big deal. Alcohol and drugs can impair your judgment and put you in unsafe situations. For example, they can increase your chances of HIV, STIs, and unplanned pregnancies.
[Another student, Jake, speaks up.]
Jake: Yeah, but it's not like we're going to get into a car accident every time we drink a beer.
Mr. Johnson: True, but alcohol and drugs can still affect your coordination and reaction time, making you more prone to accidents. It's important to understand the risks involved and practice refusal, negotiation, and collaboration skills when faced with peer pressure to use these substances.
[The bell rings and the students start to gather their things.]
Mr. Johnson: Before you go, remember that your choices have consequences. Make smart decisions and prioritize your health and well-being. Thank you for listening today.
[The students file out of the classroom, some deep in thought about what they have just learned.]
[End scene]