Welcome students and introduce the session. Explain that today we’ll explore why some teens choose to drink alcohol by looking at real data and motivations. Emphasize confidentiality and respectful listening.

Present the most recent, credible statistics to ground the discussion in real figures. Invite students to jot down anything surprising.

Introduce the main categories of motivations and explain that these will guide our scenario analyses later.

Dive deeper into social motivations. Ask students: When have you felt pressured to do something "because everyone else is doing it"?

Discuss emotional motivations. Emphasize healthy alternatives they’ll explore later.

Highlight curiosity and risk-taking. Encourage students to reflect on their own experiences of trying anything “just once.”

Explain peer pressure types. Use a couple of quick examples (e.g., a friend handing you a drink vs. seeing snaps of a party).

Transition to think–pair–share. Ask students to choose one motivation that resonates most and discuss with a partner why it might be powerful.