The Standard Drink in México

142 T he S tandard D rink in M exico | L ife skills and tools well as a great investment of time and instruction so that the participants practice their new abilities, personally and collectively reflect in order to be able to identify with them, acquire them and translate them into behaviour (ICE, 2005) […]”. Speaking of life skills and tools in prevention programmes is equivalent to recognising the need to invite people to think of themselves in a more sincere and deeper way, of leading them to question their feelings and relationships with others. The information provides elements from which it is possible to begin to promote reflection on the reasons behind our acts and emotions. When somebody is drinking in excess under the misapprehension that it is the only way one may relax, have a good time, laugh, make friends, or express a certain feeling, they might not be questioning what is happening within, and what are the intimate and very personal motives that are causing said behaviours and feelings. Problems, far from being solved, can become worse, causing them even bigger problems such as the development of illnesses and, more importantly, exposing oneself, loved ones and third parties to risks, that many times turn into family conflicts, nonfulfillment of life projects or in tragic accidents in which there is loss of life. A programme that supports the development of life skills and tools, while at the same time teaches basic techniques on how to cope with situations and feelings, will help people ponder, in such a way that what results will deeply permeate a person's thoughts