Challenging Alcohol Expectancies

Theory & Practice for Successful Classroom Based Alcohol Prevention Lessons

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“Alcohol Expectancies” are your beliefs about the effects of alcohol. You can find out what your expectancies are by answering this question: How do you think people feel after a few drinks?

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