Transcript Alcohol Unit-Lesson 1 PWPT

Alcohol
Lesson 1
“Choosing to be Alcohol Free”
Facts About Alcohol
• It is a Depressant that is made
synthetically or by natural fermentation
that contains ethanol-the type of alcohol
found in alcoholic beverages.
Fermentation
• is the chemical action
of
yeast on sugars.
• Fruits, vegetables or grains are
generally used in this process.
Water, flavoring and minerals can be
added to make different beverages.
Intoxication:
• Is physical and mental impairment
resulting from the use of alcohol.
• Impairments can range from slow
reactions, difficulty walking,
unconsciousness to death.
Why Young People Drink?
1. To fit in--To be part of a
group
2. Boredom
3. To do something they’re not
supposed to do.
4. Excitement
5. Peer Pressure
6. Feeling sad or lonely
7. Problems at home or with
friends
8. Deal with stress or to relax
Factors effecting teen use
of Alcohol
1. Friends and group acceptance
2. Family: if an family members have
a history of Alcohol use or abuse
3. Advertising: over $1 billion dollars
are spent promoting alcoholic
beverages.
4. By 15 years of age children have
seen more ads for alcohol
products than anything else.
Advertising aimed at teens:
Alcohol & unsafe Situations
• Alcohol related motor vehicle
accidents are the #1 cause of
death/disability for teens.
• Teens who drink are more
likely to be victims and/or
perpetrators of violent
crimes such as: Rape, Assault,
Robbery, Fights
Alcohol & Sex
• Teens who use are more likely to become
sexually active at an earlier age do to lowered
Inhibitions, poor judgment, and compromising
morals.
They tend to have:
• Unprotected sex
• Increased risks of STI’s
• Greater chance of becoming
pregnant
Being Alcohol Free
Avoiding Alcohol:
• Helps maintain a healthy body
• Lets you make responsible decisions
• Avoid risky behaviors
• Avoid Illegal activities
Strategies for preventing
alcohol use
• Say NO
• Leave the situation
• Be assertive: refuse to
drink
• Avoid places where alcohol
will be served
Discussion topics
1. What might be the cause for the rise in alcohol
consumption among teens and adults?
2. Often someone who is drinking at a party will
try to get others to drink. Why is this?
3. Many people do not see Alcohol as a drug,
Why is this?