Reasons people use and abuse alcohol

Why do people use and abuse?  To have fun Boredom Self-medication Peer Pressure They’ve become addicted Curiosity Rebellion Media Modeling parents’ behavior To look and feel “grown-up”

KEY Terms Alcoholics-A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol. Alcoholism-an addiction to the consumption of alcoholic liquor or the mental illness and compulsive behavior resulting from alcohol dependency. Moderate Drinking-up to four alcoholic drinks for men and three for women in any single day Problem Drinking-is using alcohol in a way that can negatively impact your health and your life, but the body is not physically dependent on the substance. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqsOa0ZvQ5o 1. What can you identify from the video about Kacy? 2. What are some of the characteristics of alcoholism? 3. assess the influence of Kacy’s environment in the formation of attitudes and beliefs of alcohol. 4.  What are 5 reasons people use & abuse alcohol?

WhaT IS PEER PRESSURE? influence from members of one's peer group; people who you hangout with. Worksheet. Discuss and collect

Peer Pressure as a Positive How can we use peer pressure as a positive influence? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lao7gqr27JA

CREATE A VISION BOARD cut out pictures and put on a piece of paper Goals, HOBBIES, INTERESTS, CLUBS THAT HELP YOU Surround yourself with positive things and people. Join the community. WhAT in this town or school can you join? PRESENT IF TIME PERMITS