SELF-DISCIPLINE Lesson

10th grade
    
 
A Story About Choices
Tim is 16 years old, and even though he knows it is illegal to buy alcohol and do drugs, he finds it hard to face off peer pressure. When he was 13, his friends got him to try marijuana. Tim's taste for marijuana soon faded as he tried uppers and downers and snorted coke. Tim's lack of focus and inability to concentrate makes school a drag. He skips school frequently and is considering dropping out.

Partying is where Tim was first introduced to alcohol. Friends brought beer to the dances and before Tim knew it, he was drinking heavily. He told his parents he was spending the night with friends. Instead, he did drugs with his new acquaintances. Old friends did not want to associate with him any longer. Although his parents knew something was wrong they did not know the extent of his drug and alcohol involvement.
Even though it is not popular to be the 'rat,' a true friend knows when help is needed.
Confronting a friend about his/her drug problem is definitely a start. Hopefully your friend will listen and get help. Many times they won't.
Being associated with a person who abuses drugs is certainly not a good place to be. You can try to offer and get help for your friend, but then know your limits.


How would you handle the situation if you were one of Tim's old friends?
A) Tell Tim's parents about his drug problem
B) Confront Tim about his drug problem and tell him he needs to get help.
C) Cut off all ties with Tim.