AlcoholAlcohol

Lesson 1Lesson 1

““Choosing to be Alcohol Free”Choosing to be Alcohol Free”

Facts About AlcoholFacts 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.

FermentationFermentation

• 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: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?Why Young People Drink?

1. To fit in--To be part of a group

2. Boredom3. To do something they’re

not supposed to do.4. Excitement5. Peer Pressure6. Feeling sad or lonely7. Problems at home or with

friends8. Deal with stress or to relax

Factors effecting teen use Factors effecting teen use of Alcoholof Alcohol

1. Friends and group acceptance2. Family: if an family members have

a history of Alcohol use or abuse3. 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:Advertising aimed at teens:

Alcohol & unsafe SituationsAlcohol & 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 & SexAlcohol & 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 FreeBeing Alcohol Free

Avoiding Alcohol:

• Helps maintain a healthy body

• Lets you make responsible decisions

• Avoid risky behaviors

• Avoid Illegal activities

Strategies for preventing Strategies for preventing alcohol usealcohol use

• Say NO

• Leave the situation

• Be assertive: refuse to

drink

• Avoid places where alcohol

will be served

Discussion topicsDiscussion 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?