Second, learn the coping skills that enable a person to avoid the problems. It is fine to tell teenagers to “just say no” when they are tempted to take drugs, but when they are with their friends, they often do not know how to resist the temptation and to say no. The counselor can teach “refusal skills” and practice these with the counselee in counseling situations. These skills will help to equip the person to resist the temptation more effectively. Third, help people develop a lifestyle that reduces