Friends are people we feel close to. They’re people who have the same interests, people who care about us and people we can trust. Being a friend means not judging others and being there to offer support and understanding when those near to you really need it.
True friendship is important. Friends support one another, listen to each other and give advice. Friends can also have a positive influence in our lives. When you share things about yourselves, learn from each other and explore what you have in common, it brings you closer to other people and gives you an appreciation of the different qualities people have.
Who are your friends? Do they really care about what’s best for you? If your friends want you to change and get into or keep using alcohol or other drugs, maybe you need to change your friends.
