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.

ALCOHOLWHY ALCOHOL IS HARMFUL

OBJECTIVES

explain why some teens drink alcohol.

state reasons not to drink alcohol.

identify alternatives to drinking alcohol.

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

WHAT IS ALCOHOL

• ALCOHOL IS A DRUG• DRUGS AFFECT THE BRAIN AND CENTRAL

NERVOUS SYSTEM• DRUGS CAUSE CHANGES IN BEHAVIOR

WHAT IS ALCOHOL

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

WHAT IS ALCOHOL

ALCOHOL CAUSES MOOD CHANGESALCOHOL AFFECTS THE ABILITY MAKE GOOD DECISIONSALCOHOL CAUSES REGRETS

ALCOHOL USE AND TEENSAlcohol interferes with long and short term growthAlcohol harms the brains ability to learnAlcohol increases the risk of social problems

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

WHY TEENS DRINK

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

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.

WHY SOME TEENS DRINK

“Movies make drinking look cool.”

Filmmakers want you to spend money to see their movies.

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.

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.

REASONS NOT TO DRINK

HEALTH RISKDECISION MAKING SKILLSREACH YOUR GOALS

IT’S ILLEGAL FOR TEENS!

ALTERNATIVES

Teens who avoid alcohol may want to explore alternatives to drinking.

alternative Other ways of thinking and acting

ALTERNATIVES

SPORTSLEARNING A NEW SKILLJOIN A ADVOCAY GROUP

ALTERNATIVES

Becoming an advocate gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of others.ADVOACY GROUPSStudents Against Destructive Decisions SADDAbove the Influence