Alcohol abuse Facilitated by a member of the faculty and/or staff at KEYS Academy and Options HS

YOUR PRESENTER… A member of the faculty at KEYS Academy or Options HS Internationally Certified in Life Skills through the ARISE Foundation

Frame We will describe how self-esteem impacts our personality. EQ: In what ways does self-esteem impact our actions and how we portray ourselves. I will complete a handout describing my personality.

Rules for Training Participation is crucial No wrong/stupid answers Respect one another No talking while others talk, No rude comments or noises Wait until you’re called upon

WHY WE’RE HERE… Because we have to be To learn some skills that will carry over into adulthood To learn more about ourselves

HOW WE’RE GOING TO DO IT… Discussion Everyone participates Some, very little lecture Activity or activities Some Conclusions

Questions?

Ice Breaker What is an ice breaker? Definition of an ice breaker: An activity used to lighten the mood and or get participants warmed up to the idea of interaction

Ice Breaker!!!!

Topic of the Day: Alcohol Abuse Is alcohol a drug? What is an alcoholic? How would you define an alcoholic? Have you ever known an alcoholic or someone who drinks heavily?

Topic of the Day: Alcohol Abuse Some people use alcohol when they feel under stress. What do you think about this behavior? Do you think that being drunk should be against the law? Do you think people can be excused either legally or morally for their actions when drunk? Are the drinking and driving laws in your country too strict, not strict enough or just about right?

Almost everyone knows about the health dangers of alcohol consumption. THINGS WE KNOW…. Almost everyone knows about the health dangers of alcohol consumption. But do you know this: the use of alcohol is similar to the use of food. When we are in victim mentality we may try to feel better by using alcohol. We try to comfort ourselves from our victim mentality; our negative emotions and upsets. This “strategy” may work for a short time, but in doing so we are using things that are unhealthy and dangerous or even illegal. Source: www.trpnet.com

Activity: Alcohol Abuse Facts Activity sheet p. 21 Did you know???? Read the facts on Alcohol Abuse and discuss.

Activity: Consequences of Drinking Activity Sheet p. 20 Take the information from your class discussion and list four reasons why people would drink. Then fill in one consequence in each of the categories below.

Conclusions Write and then tell your partner and/or class: What have I learned from this lesson? What will I do as a result of what I have learned?