1. Alcohol Discussion
Part 1

2. Intro/Myths Using a Straw? Drinking but not drunk?
Beer and wine are safer?
Only once in a while/weekends?

3. Alcohol Facts Alcohol is a drug that has great potential for abuse
Underage drinking is ILLEGAL and has consequences
Drinking alcohol can be dangerous at ANY age
You can hurt more than just yourself

4. Alcohol effects At first, a drinker may feel energetic or “buzzed”
Natural depressant, slows down the central nervous system
Intoxication…inability to walk to unconsciousness
Cannot absorb nutrients = malnutrition

5. Alcohol and Teens Alcohol consumption in adults declined
80% of teens nationwide had at least one drink
Alcohol impacts the following:
School Work
Athletic Performance
Friendships
Family
Job

6. Teen Facts
Half of teen deaths are alcohol/drug related (many accidents)
Alcohol is a factor in many STD and unplanned pregnancies
As well as rape, suicide and homicide

7. Why Teens Drink Reasons below are similar to adults:
To escape pressure/problems
To feel better/get over being sad
To deal with stress and relax
TO FEEL MORE CONFIDENT IN SOCIAL SITUATIONS
EXCITEMENT
FRIENDS
Bored
REBELLIOUS

8. Factors of Alcohol Use Friends and family have an impact
ADVERSTISEMENTS
Over $1 billion/per year on ads
Freshman have seen more than any other product
Actually AIMED AT TEEN AUDIENCES

9. Advertisements Commercial Strategies Young, attractive people
Party atmosphere w/ music
Healthy, beautiful surroundings
Problem-free drinking
A slogan
Effects of Ads
They are successful, wouldn’t spend the money
Sporting Events/Colleges/Scoreboards
Promotions (T-Shirts, hats, etc)

10. Examples Bud Light Corona Jose Cuervo Ciroc Budweiser VERY IMPORTANT
IT IS AGAINST THE LAW TO BUY, PROCESS OR DRINK ALCOHOL IN THE USA UNDER THE AGE OF 21