- sBe aware of your talents and skills. Write your accomplishments down so you can think of them in times of trouble. Have hope!
- Have activities and interests that do not involve drugs.
- Closely examine what has made you feel valuable in the past.
- Think about what you like doing the most. Enjoy life!
- Be aware that your mind will try to trade one dependency for another. Sometimes people who quit cigarettes will start food, for example. Make sure you don’t trade your addictions, that only solves one problem with another.
- You can never look back at a substance-abusing episode with the attitude that it is going to hold you back or interfere with your goals. Always remember how you utilized your skills in the past and learn from it. Analyze Your skills and Job Options.
- The Past. You can succeed no matter what you have done in the past.
- Have the willpower and confidence to know that you don’t need drugs.
- Just remember that DRUGS ARE BAD, say it in your head over and over and over again. If you’re in a sticky situation with a drug dealer trying to offer or persuade you into taking drugs just say no. Even trying drugs once,or just having a little taste, can suck you into it. Don’t be abrasive. Just say no in a non-threatening manner.
- Realize that you can create your own “buzz” by caring about others and planning for your future.
You Use, You Lose 