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The objective of this activity is to teach girls about drug and alcohol use and abuse.

This activity will expose girls to information in a non-threatening, fun way. It also allows them to ask questions they may not normally feel comfortable asking for fear of being embarrassed.

In this activity you will set up a panel of substance abuse experts to be interviewed on your talk show. The girls will host this show and also participate as the audience.

Before the show:

• Have the group write questions they will ask to the expert panel. Encourage them to ask questions they may already know the answers to - if they feel the information may be helpful to others. Also encourage them to brainstorm as many questions as they can, to ensure all topics are covered on their "show".
  
  
• Discuss the questions and concerns they have regarding drug and alcohol use.
  
  
• Delegate a "host" for your show or have the girls select one.

Your local substance abuse center or community mental health agency is a great place to start for the experts on your panel.

Set this up as a talk show. Have your host introduce the experts. Have the experts offer some information to the girls. Have your host take "questions from the audience". Allow the girls to ask questions they thought of previously or new ones that arose during the "show".