2019 Wellness

Page 26 2019 Wellness Expo LINCOLN DAILY NEWS Thursday, February 21, 2019 Another thought it eventually died from the effects. Schaffner said what started out as fun for the bird did not work as much, and soon was not as much fun. The bird could not fly or jump as high and life got darker as the substance affected it both physically and mentally. Schaffner told students making healthy choices is important because if you try drugs, it rewires your brain and makes it hard to live without drugs. He then had the students practice saying “no” when he asked them to “try” smoking, drugs, and alcohol. He asked the kids what they would say and do if it was their best friend asking them and some said they would just say no, try to help the friend, and tell the friend drugs are disgusting. This session ended with students writing messages on poster board about not using drugs. Students learn the importance of making good choices DARE Officer Christy Fruge spoke to the children about Good Choices. Fruge asked students about good choices and goals and wrote out a list that included getting a scholarship, going to college, staying healthy, and getting a good paying job. The other list was of bad choices and students said they include lying, being rude, damaging property, breaking the law, doing drugs and smoking. CONTINUED