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Chapter 12 Alcohol

Chapter 12 Alcohol. Lesson 1 Why Alcohol is Harmful. Click for:. >> Main Menu. >> Chapter 12 Assessment. Teacher’s notes are available in the notes section of this presentation. Next >>. A drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains. alcohol.

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Chapter 12 Alcohol

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  1. Chapter 12 Alcohol Lesson 1 Why Alcohol is Harmful Click for: >> Main Menu >> Chapter 12 Assessment Teacher’s notes are available in the notes section of this presentation. Next >>

  2. A drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains • alcohol Drugs that slow down the body’s functions and reactions • depressants Other ways of thinking or acting • alternatives

  3. In this lesson, you will learn to • explainwhy some teens drink alcohol. • statereasons not to drink alcohol. • identifyalternatives to drinking alcohol.

  4. Organizing Information Make a diagram entitled What Teens Should Know About Alcohol. Draw spokes from the heading. Under each, note one of the facts from this lesson.

  5. 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

  6. What Is Alcohol? Alcohol is a drug. Drugs affect the brain and central nervous system. Drugs cause changes in behavior.

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

  8. What Is Alcohol? Alcohol causes mood changes. Alcohol affects the ability to make good decisions. Alcohol causes many people to do and say things they regret.

  9. Alcohol Use and Teens Alcohol increases the risk of depression, suicide, and thoughts of violence. Alcohol interferes with long- and short-term growth. Risks ofAlcohol Useto Teens Alcohol harms the brain’s ability to learn, causing teens to fall behind in school. Teens who drink risk getting into trouble with the law. One third of all teen traffic deaths are related to alcohol. Alcohol increases the risk of social problems.

  10. Why Some Teens Drink Alcohol What Teens Say What Teens Should Know “Drinking will help me forget about my problems.” The problems will still be there when the effects of alcohol wear off. “I’ll look more grown-up with a drink in my hand.” You won’t look mature getting in trouble for illegal underage drinking. “Movies make drinking look cool.” Filmmakers want you to spend money to see their movies.

  11. Why Some Teens Drink Alcohol What Teens Say What Teens Should Know “My friends keep pressuring me to try alcohol.” Real friends won’t pressure you do to something that you don’t want to do. “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.

  12. Reasons Not to Drink Alcohol You are takinghealth risks when you drink alcohol. Using alcohol is against the law for teens. You want to make decisions that help you become a strong person. If you don’t use alcohol, you will be better able to handle the challenges of everyday life.

  13. Reasons Not to Drink Alcohol Alcohol is one of the biggest factors in teen traffic deaths.

  14. Alternatives to Drinking Alcohol Teens who avoid alcohol may want to explore alternatives to drinking. alternative Other ways of thinking and acting

  15. Alternatives to Drinking Alcohol Alternatives to drinking alcohol include: • Sports • Challenging your body • Being part of a team • Learning a new skill • Discovering a new talent • Pursuing interests in theater or the arts

  16. Alternatives to Drinking Alcohol Becoming an advocate gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of others. Examples of Advocacy Groups Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Teens Against Tobacco Use (T.A.T.U.) Youth for Environmental Sanity

  17. Lesson 1 Review What I Learned VocabularyDefine alcohol, and use it in a sentence.

  18. Lesson 1 Review What I Learned StateWhat are three reasons to not drink alcohol.

  19. Lesson 1 Review What I Learned ExplainWhat are two reasons teens give for using alcohol?

  20. Lesson 1 Review Thinking Critically EvaluateHow can positive alternatives help a teen avoid using alcohol?

  21. Lesson 1 Review Thinking Critically ApplyYou are at an amusement park with several friends. When it is time to leave, a friend’s brother offers to give you a ride. You believe you smell alcohol on his breath. What should you do and why?

  22. End of Chapter 12 Alcohol Lesson 1 Why Alcohol is Harmful Click for: >> Main Menu >> Chapter 12 Assessment

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