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jwb375

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on: Jul 12, 2018
Describe the BASICS program used on campus' for alcohol intervention.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

List at least three of the most common reasons people succumb to peer pressure. Then list at least three steps you can take to protect yourself from peer pressure.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


softEldritch

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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: BASICS stands for Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students. It is used nationwide and funded by NIH. The student receives two interviews with a therapist to identify problems and make plans for solutions.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A version of any three of the following reasons:
 Desire to be liked and popular
 Desire to be in or sophisticated
 Fear of rejection or ridicule
 Fear of hurting a friend's feelings
 Uncertainty about what you really want
 Unawareness of how to get out of a bad situation
Any three of the following steps:
 Take a reality check.
 Remind yourself of the risks.
 Just say no.
 Walk away.


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