Ask the participants to stand up . Then read out the statements from the list below quickly , in a clear , audible voice :
I drink regularly at parties I don ’ t smoke cigarettes . I don ’ t smoke weed ( cannabis ) I stick to legal drugs I never use any drug to excess I get regular medical check-ups
When everyone is seated , ask the participants what these statements have in common . If no one says it , point out that they are all health and drug-use related behaviours . Explain that while we all might know what is basically in the best interest of our health , we do not always use this information as well as we could . For example , even though we know we shouldn ’ t drink too much , we sometimes drink more than we planned : that second or third shot of tequila might just be calling us too loudly from the bar !