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Alcohol

Alcohol. Myths and Realities. What category of a drug is alcohol?. Stimulant? Depressant? Hallucinogen?. Which alcoholic product has more alcohol in it?. 5oz glass of wine. 12oz Can/glass of beer. 1.5oz shot of liquor. Wine cooler. How does alcohol effect you physically & behaviorally?.

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Alcohol

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  1. Alcohol Myths and Realities

  2. What category of a drug is alcohol? • Stimulant? • Depressant? • Hallucinogen?

  3. Which alcoholic product has more alcohol in it? 5oz glass of wine 12oz Can/glass of beer 1.5oz shot of liquor Wine cooler

  4. How does alcohol effect you physically & behaviorally? Small doses Physical Behavioral Large doses Physical Behavioral

  5. Who is drinking? How much? What percentage of Americans drink alcoholic beverages? 10%-30% 30%-50% 50%-80% 80%-100%

  6. Who is drinking? How much? What percentage of Americans drink alcoholic beverages? 10%-30% 30%-50% 50%-80% 80%-100% 65%

  7. Who is drinking? How much? What percentage of adults are heavy drinkers? 5 or more drinks 5 times a month 5%-30% 30%-50% 50%-80% 80%-100%

  8. Who is drinking? How much? What percentage of adults are heavy drinkers? 5%-30% 30%-50% 50%-80% 80%-100% 7%

  9. Who is drinking? How much? How many high school seniors drink regularly (daily)? 1%-30% 30%-50% 50%-80% 80%-100%

  10. Who is drinking? How much? How many high school seniors drink regularly (daily)? 1%-30% 30%-50% 50%-80% 80%-100% 3%

  11. Who is drinking? How much? What percentage of seniors say their friends would disapprove of someone who drank regularly? 10%-30% 30%-50% 50%-80% 80%-100%

  12. Who is drinking? How much? What percentage of seniors say their friends would disapprove of someone who drank regularly? 10%-30% 30%-50% 50%-80% 80%-100% 77%

  13. Patterns of Drinking • Abstinence • Ritual drinking • Social drinking • Compulsive or problem drinking

  14. Points to Make • Many people do not drink (35%) • There are several different types of drinking • Some types of drinking are generally considered acceptable for adults. • Some types are dangerous & destructive

  15. Reasons For Drinking/Not Drinking Reasons for not drinking: Reasons why some teens drink:

  16. Why do some people become problem drinkers?

  17. Points to Make • Alcohol is a drug that slows down the body’s functioning – just like aspirin is a drug that relieves minor pains. • Alcohol cannot make a person strong, smart, cute, sexy, powerful, tough, or rich.

  18. Let’s Talk Myths • The best way to get “high” is to drink or take drugs. • It takes a real tough guy or girl to hold a lot of alcohol. • My friends will think I am a wimp if I do not drink a lot. • I just drink beer or wine. • Alcohol helps you sleep better. • Page 39

  19. Page 40 • My reasons for not drinking

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