1. Chapter 12

2. C- 0 H- raise hand A- bell ringer M- stay in seats P- individual S- What is the definition of alcohol?

3. Explain why some teens drink alcohol Explain why some teens drink alcohol State reasons not to drink alcohol State reasons not to drink alcohol Identify alternatives to drinking alcohol Identify alternatives to drinking alcohol

4. Alcohol Alcohol Depressants Depressants Alternatives Alternatives

5. Is a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains Is a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains There are several kinds of alcohol There are several kinds of alcohol Some are used to kill germs Some are used to kill germs Found in medicines, cleaners and beverages Found in medicines, cleaners and beverages C- 0 H- raise hand A- notes M- stay in seats P- individual S-

6. Is produced by a chemical reaction called fermentation Is produced by a chemical reaction called fermentation Ethanol alcohol is found in beverages Ethanol alcohol is found in beverages C- 0 H- raise hand A- notes M- stay in seats P- individual S-

7. Turn to your partner and discuss: Turn to your partner and discuss: How can abstaining from alcohol improve your health triangle? How can abstaining from alcohol improve your health triangle? C- 1 H- raise hand A- partner talk M- stay in seats P- w/ partner S-

8. Alcohol affects the brain and central nervous system, causing changes in behavior Alcohol affects the brain and central nervous system, causing changes in behavior Alcohol belongs to a group of drugs called depressants Alcohol belongs to a group of drugs called depressants Depressants- drugs that slow down the body’s function and reactions Depressants- drugs that slow down the body’s function and reactions Even small amounts effect the bod y Even small amounts effect the bod y C- 0 H- raise hand A- notes M- stay in seats P- individual S-

9. Some people can become relaxed and friendly Some people can become relaxed and friendly While others become depressed and angry While others become depressed and angry Alcohol makes it hard to think clearly and make good decisions Alcohol makes it hard to think clearly and make good decisions People may say and do things they regret after drinking People may say and do things they regret after drinking C- 0 H- raise hand A- notes M- stay in seats P- individual S-

10. Teen’s body and brain are still growing and developing Teen’s body and brain are still growing and developing Research has shown that alcohol use can interfere with long and short term growth Research has shown that alcohol use can interfere with long and short term growth Alcohol effects the brain’s ability to learn and remember things Alcohol effects the brain’s ability to learn and remember things Teens who drink, fall behind in school Teens who drink, fall behind in school Increases the risk of social problems, depression, suicidal thoughts and violence Increases the risk of social problems, depression, suicidal thoughts and violence C- 0 H- raise hand A- notes M- stay in seats P- individual S-

11. Drinking age is anyone over the age of 21 Drinking age is anyone over the age of 21 Anyone under the age of 21 will get in trouble with the law Anyone under the age of 21 will get in trouble with the law Getting caught drinking or buying alcohol you will be arrested, fined or sent to a youth detention center Getting caught drinking or buying alcohol you will be arrested, fined or sent to a youth detention center Alcohol is he cause of hundred of traffic accidents every year Alcohol is he cause of hundred of traffic accidents every year One-third of teen traffic deaths are related to alcohol One-third of teen traffic deaths are related to alcohol C- 0 H- raise hand A- notes M- stay in seats P- individual S-

12. Drinking will help me forget about problems Drinking will help me forget about problems I’ll look more gown- up with a drink in my hand I’ll look more gown- up with a drink in my hand Movies make drinking look cool Movies make drinking look cool My friends keep pressuring me My friends keep pressuring me What teens may say The problems will still be there when alcohol wears off The problems will still be there when alcohol wears off You won’t look mature getting in trouble You won’t look mature getting in trouble Movie don’t always show the risk of drinking Movie don’t always show the risk of drinking Real friends wont pressure you Real friends wont pressure you

13. “Just say NO” “Just say NO” Choosing not to drink is the healthy choice Choosing not to drink is the healthy choice It show that you understand how risky drinking can be It show that you understand how risky drinking can be While others think it shows how they can fit in with their peers While others think it shows how they can fit in with their peers C- 0 H- raise hand A- notes M- stay in seats P- individual S-

14. Turn towards your partner and discuss: Turn towards your partner and discuss: What are some alternatives to drinking alcohol? What are some alternatives to drinking alcohol? C- 0 H- raise hand A- partner discussion M- stay in seats P- w/ partner S-

15. Alternatives- other ways of thinking or acting Alternatives- other ways of thinking or acting Some examples: Some examples: Sports Sports Learning new skills Learning new skills Discovering a new talent Discovering a new talent Challenging your body Challenging your body Become part of a team Become part of a team

16. Here are some advocacy groups that try to help teens make smart choices Here are some advocacy groups that try to help teens make smart choices SADD (students against destructive decisions) SADD (students against destructive decisions) TATU (teens against tobacco use) TATU (teens against tobacco use) Youth for environmental sanity Youth for environmental sanity C- 0 H- raise hand A- bell ringer M- stay in seats P- individual S-

17. List 3 reasons why teens choose to drink alcohol. List 3 reasons why teens choose to drink alcohol. List 4 examples that are alternatives to drinking. List 4 examples that are alternatives to drinking. List one reason why you shouldn’t drink. List one reason why you shouldn’t drink.