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1  Write down six things that you know to be true about alcohol.

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3  Ethanol  Type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages, a drug  Fermentation  Chemical action of yeast on sugars  Depressant  Causes central nervous system to slow down  Causes intoxication  Physical and mental impairment resulting from access alcohol

4  Drinking through a straw filters out alcohol in a drink  People can drink a lot with out showing obvious signs of drunkenness  Beer and wine are safer than hard liquors like whiskey  A hangover can be cured by coffee, fresh air, a cold shower, or drinking water

5 Alcohol and Teens Is on the decline 80% have one alcoholic drink Have a negative impact on school work, athletic performance, friendships, and more When drinking alcohol, higher risk of STD’s, dating violence, rape, suicides, and homicides Four Loko

6 RATIONAL  Fun  Celebration  Parties  Excitement IRRATIONAL  Escape problems  Feel better  Deal with stress  Deal with boredom

7  Friends  Cliques  Family  probably most important  Advertisers  Spend 1 billion a year promoting alcoholic beverages  Include ▪ Healthy looking young people ▪ Good times ▪ Safe environment

8  List four rational and four irrational reasons people drink.


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