1. BELL WORK
Today’s topic is on alcohol. So my first question is “Is alcohol a drug?” tell me why or why not. Second tell me some of the reasons you think teenagers drink.

2. ALCOHOL
WHY ALCOHOL IS HARMFUL

3. OBJECTIVES explain why some teens drink alcohol.
state reasons not to drink alcohol.
identify alternatives to drinking alcohol.

5. WHAT IS ALCOHOL
Ethanol alcohol is produced by a chemical reaction called fermentation.
alcohol A drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains

6. WHAT IS ALCOHOL ALCOHOL IS A DRUG
DRUGS AFFECT THE BRAIN AND CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
DRUGS CAUSE CHANGES IN BEHAVIOR

7. WHAT IS ALCOHOL
Alcohol belongs to a group of drugs known as depressants.
depressants Drugs that slow down the body’s functions and reactions

8. WHAT IS ALCOHOL
ALCOHOL CAUSES MOOD CHANGES ALCOHOL AFFECTS THE ABILITY MAKE GOOD DECISIONS ALCOHOL CAUSES REGRETS

9. ALCOHOL USE AND TEENS
Alcohol interferes with long and short term growth Alcohol harms the brains ability to learn Alcohol increases the risk of social problems

11. ALCOHOL USE AND TEENS
Alcohol increases the risk of depression, suicide, and violence. Teens who drink risk getting into trouble with the law. 1/3 of all teen traffic deaths are related to alcohol

12. WHY TEENS DRINK
“Drinking will help me forget about my problems.” The problems will still be there when the effects of alcohol wear off.

13. WHY SOME TEENS DRINK
“I’ll look more grown-up with a drink in my hand.” You won’t look mature getting in trouble for illegal underage drinking.

14. WHY SOME TEENS DRINK
“Movies make drinking look cool.” Filmmakers want you to spend money to see their movies.

15. WHY SOME TEENS DRINK
“My friends keep pressuring me to try alcohol.” Real friends won’t pressure you do to something that you don’t want to do.

16. WHY SOME TEENS DRINK
“I’m stressed out about school. A drink will help me relax.” Alcohol interferes with sleep and performance in school and other activities, creating more stress.

17. IT’S ILLEGAL FOR TEENS! REASONS NOT TO DRINK HEALTH RISK
DECISION MAKING SKILLS
REACH YOUR GOALS
IT’S ILLEGAL FOR TEENS!

18. ALTERNATIVES
Teens who avoid alcohol may want to explore alternatives to drinking. alternative Other ways of thinking and acting

19. ALTERNATIVES
SPORTS LEARNING A NEW SKILL JOIN A ADVOCAY GROUP

20. ALTERNATIVES
Becoming an advocate gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of others. ADVOACY GROUPS Students Against Destructive Decisions SADD Above the Influence