A nurse is developing a drinking prevention presentation for adolescents. Which areas should the nurse include in the teaching session?

A) Stressful life events and scholarships
B) Very high self-esteem and work failure
C) Health problems and avoidance of conflict
D) Stress management and improving self-esteem

Drinking prevention efforts should include stress management and improving self-esteem. High self-esteem decreases risk of drinking. Stressful life events when balanced with positive issues, such as receipt of a scholarship, are less likely to induce drinking. Conflict resolution can strengthen adolescent coping strategies to decrease drinking.