ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNCIL FOR SOUTH LOUISIANA
                                                           

Life Skills 

Consists of 3 major components

1. Drug Resistance Skills – enables young people to recognize and challenge common misconceptions about tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use. Information taught helps to deal with peers & media pressures.
2. Personal Self-Management Skills – teaches students how to examine their self-image and its effects on behavior;

Set goals and keep track of personal progress,

Identify everyday situations & how they may be influenced by others,

Analyze problem situations,

Consider consequences before making decisions,

3. General Social Skills – teach students the necessary skills to overcome:

              ~ shyness       ~communicate effectively

              ~ avoid misunderstandings      ~ initiate & carry out conversations

              ~ handle social requests         

AND

             Recognize there are choices other than aggression when faced with tough situations.