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What does it mean?
Direct slogan advocating abstinence from drugs.
In plain terms
Simply refuse to use illegal substances.
What can you take from it?
Avoidance is the recommended strategy.

Where it applies

  • education campaigns
  • peer pressure
  • youth guidance

Putting it to work

  • public health messaging
  • school programs

Questions to consider

  • Is refusal enough to solve addiction?
  • How do you say no effectively?

Another view

Lacks nuance on addiction or treatment.

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