Warm-Up Activities 1. Make sure you have the following handouts from the podium:  Syllabus  Flex Fund 2. Why do teens drink alcohol?  Brainstorm – write reasons down on notebook paper.

WELLNESS II DRUG OVERVIEW UNIT Mrs. Simms Fall 2010

CHAPTER 15 LESSON 1 OBJECTIVES Evaluate the classification of alcohol. Discuss factors that influence teens to use alcohol. Determine the risks and/or consequences of underage drinking.

WELLNESS 10 DRUG OVERVIEW UNIT SYLLABUS

FLEX FUND An assignment worth 100 points. 185 points are available You may earn up to 110 points (10 extra credit) Group A: You MUST do ONE ONLY! Group B and C: You MUST do AT LEAST ONE. Group D: You MUST do AT LEAST TWO!

Reading Preview Questions… Is alcohol a drug? How much alcohol is in a drink? What/Who influences a teen’s decision to drink/not to drink? What are the risks associated with underage drinking?

Chapter 16 Section 1: ALCOHOL Read section 1 pages Complete Section 1 Review questions 1-4. When available, complete Mrs. Simms’ survey on a student computer. Homework: ▫Section 1 questions 5-7. ▫Read sections 2 and 3 for tomorrow.

Lesson #2 Warm-Up Taking a Closer Look: How much alcohol is in a drink? Connect to your life: Page 375 How much alcohol is in an 18 ounce beer? Page 375 How can you and your friends help each other avoid alcohol?

Section 1 Review Questions 1.A depressant is a drug that slows brain and body reactions. 2.Confusion, decreased alertness, poor coordination, blurred vision, and drowsiness. 3.Microorganisms called yeast feed on the sugars in foods such as malted grains, grapes, or berries. In the process, carbon dioxide and alcohol are produced. 4.Peers, family, media.

Lesson Objectives Review… Evaluate the classification of alcohol. (Critical Thinking #5) Discuss factors that influence teens to use alcohol. (discussion) Determine the risks and/or consequences of underage drinking. (Critical Thinking #6-7)

CHAPTER 15 LESSON 2 Alcohol’s Effects on the Body

Alcohol’s Affects on the Body ▫Why does intoxication cause dehydration even though drinkers consume a lot of liquid when they drink?  Intoxication causes the kidneys to produce more urine and the body to lose more water.

…Alcohol’s Affects on the body… Why does intoxication make drinkers feel warmer in cold weather even though they are at an increased risk of “freezing” to death? ▫Intoxication causes blood to flow to the skin’s surface and core body temperature to decrease.

IS INTOXICATION COOL? INTOXICATIONCOOL Drowsy Slurred speech Irresponsible Loud Violent Sickly Lack of judgment Dangerous/destructive funny Funny Interesting Confident Outgoing Non-judgmental Individual Talkative Smart Down to earth Respectful Non-conformist Realistic Humble Leader Happy/upbeat Knows when to be serious

BAC BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION The amount of alcohol circulating in a person’s bloodstream FACTORS AFFECTING BAC B ody size A mount of food in stomach C onsumption rate S ex (gender)

COMPARING BAC LEVELS 140 lb. Female140 lb. Male 3 drinks (per hour) ▫BAC =.11 3 drinks (per hour) ▫BAC =.08

COMPARING BAC LEVELS 115 lb Female150 lb. Female 5 drinks per hour ▫BAC =.21 5 drinks per hour ▫BAC =.15

COMPARING BAC LEVELS CHALLENGE 1CHALLENGE 2 How many drinks per hour would it take a 160 pound male to typically black out? ▫8 Drinks Over a 5 hour period, a 125 pound female drinks 21 shots of 80 proof liquor. What is her approximate BAC and what effects is she most likely experiencing? ▫BAC >.50 ▫DEATH usually occurs

Writing Prompt: (3 Paragraphs) It is tradition for some young people to do 21 shots on their 21 st birthday. Your older sister is turning 21 this weekend and you hear her talking about going out with friends to do her 21 shots. ▫How do you feel about her plans? Would they concern you at all? ▫What would you say to her? ▫Do you think this is a “tradition” that should be carried on? Why/Why not?

Chapter 5 Section 3 Long-Term Risks of Alcohol

Warm-Up Activity on Page 386

Damage to the Body Brain Liver Heart Digestive System

DRINKING DURING PREGNANCY Delayed Growth Mental Retardation Malformed Face Poor Motor Development Heart Defects

ALCOHOLISM Changes to the Brain ▫Tolerance ▫Dependence ▫Addiction Who is at higher Risk? ▫Children of Alcoholics ▫Underage Drinkers Stages of Alcoholism ▫Problem Drinking ▫Absolute Dependence ▫Late Stage Possible Effects on Families ▫Unpredictable Behavior ▫Embarrassment ▫Violence ▫Neglect ▫Money Problems ▫Legal Problems ▫Divorce Costs to Society ▫Crime, injuries, lost productivity ▫1 in 8 Americans grow up in an alcoholic family

TREATING ALCOHOLISM TREATMENTSUPPORT GROUPS Acknowledging the problem Detox Rehabilitation AA Al-Anon Alateen

Chapter 15 Section 4 Choosing Not To Drink

Abstaining From Alcohol Refusal Skills ▫The skills needed to say NO. Prepare for Pressure ▫What are the reasons for saying no at this time of your life? ▫How can you come across as confident? ▫In what situations would you most likely experience pressure to drink? ▫What are your friends pressuring you to drink? ▫Are there other friends that can help you stick to your decision? Stick to your decision ▫Never apologize!

Avoiding High Pressure Situations Avoid situations in which alcohol is present Alternatives to Parties ▫Sports, hobbies, playing an instrument, organizing a school activity Refusing rides from drinkers ▫Don’t allow intoxicated people to drive ▫NEVER get into a car with someone who has been drinking ▫Your life is more important than the driver’s feelings!

ROLE PLAYING REFUSAL SKILLS Groups of 4-5 Develop a realistic BUT fictitious situation where someone is pressured to use alcohol (no real names or situations that would be familiar to classmates) Plan for at least one group member to be role playing refusal skills. Follow the refusal skill guide on pages All group members must play a role. You have 15 minutes to prepare… good luck

Mini-Project Topic/Project Selections

CHAPTER 15 REVIEW To review for the quiz, study the following: ▫Sections 1-4 note taking guides ▫Sections 1-4 objectives ▫Sections 1-4 vocabulary words ▫Sections 1-4 reading ▫Mrs. Simms’ Power Point notes/activities  You can access this at websites.pdesas.org/tsimms