1. List 3 short term effects and 3 long term effects of alcohol. Short: 1. Slurred Speech 2. Blurry Vision 3. Loss of Balance 4. Poor Coordination 5. Mental Confusion 6. De hydration Long: 1. Irritated mouth, throat, and stomach linings 2. Damaged Brain Cells 3. Low Self-Esteem 4. Cirrhosis of the Liver 5. High Blood Pressure

2. Substance Abuse Prevention – Lesson 3 Peer Influence

3. Decision A choice that you make. Everyone Makes Mistakes!

4. Your decisions should be based on your values and what else? Consequence: The result of your decisions What are the possible consequences of using the following drugs: Alcohol Marijuana Methamphetamine Tobacco Heroin

5. Reactions to Peer Pressure Passive: Not active; giving into other’s requests and wishes or Not standing up for your beliefs What happens when you don’t stand up for your beliefs? Aggressive: Forceful, pushy. What can happen when we are aggressive?

6. Assertive Communicating your needs and desires in a clear, non-threatening way

7. Peer Pressure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFRd6qS PqE0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFRd6qS PqE0

8. Steps to good decision making… “Is this right for me?” “Is this what I want to do?” “Do I feel comfortable doing this?” “What are the consequences” If the answer to any of the above are “no”, or a consequence you wouldn’t care for then don’t do it. Use an “I” message.

9. Wrap-up Questions Why do you think that it is important that you make decisions for yourself and not let peers make them for you?

10. Scenarios Pick any three Complete in your notes

11. Skit Develop a scenario in which you are being influenced by a peer to do something that will have a negative consequence. Come up with an assertive response Act out your scenario in front of the class *Make sure your response and scenario are appropriate. (no pushing, shoving, bad language, etc)