Alcohol7th Grade

Target: Students will use strategies to avoid alcohol

SOL 7.2 CTarget: Students will analyze the

types of advertising used to influence adolescents

SOL 7.3a

Bell Ringer

• Pick up a “What’s Your Alcohol I.Q.?” work sheet from the chair and begin working quietly.

5 Minute Break

• Water• Bathroom• Sharpen Pencil

What is alcohol?• Alcohol is a drug created by a chemical

reaction in some foods, especially fruits and grains.

• Alcohol is a depressant drug which slows down the activity of the brain and nervous system.

How Alcohol Affects Individuals

• Intoxicated- when a person feels the effects of drinking alcohol-also called being drunk

Blood alcohol concentration (BAC)- the amount of alcohol in the blood ex. .10% means there is 1 part alcohol per 1000 parts blood

What Factors Determine a Person’s BAC?

• Size• Gender• Food in the stomach• How fast a person drinks• How much a person drinks• Other substances in the body (ex. medication)

What is considered one drink?

The Law• You must be 21 to drink alcohol in the United

States

• You can be arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your BAC is over .08 %

Long-term Effects of Alcohol UseCirrhosis-scarring and destruction of liver tissue

Ulcer-an open sore in the stomach lining. It is very painful.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome- a pattern of birth defects, learning, and behavioral problems affecting individuals whose mothers consumed alcohol during pregnancy.

Why Do Some Teens Use Alcohol?

• Curiosity• They think it will make them popular• Makes them feel grown-up• Relief from confusing or painful emotions• Peer pressure-drinking to fit in• Binge drinking is popular among teens• Binge drinking- consumption of several alcoholic

drinks in a short period of time(May cause death)

Why is Alcohol Harmful to Teens?

• Teens are still growing and brains are still developing

• They may damage their nervous system• Alcohol can affect emotions-alcohol may

change how they feel for a short time but it can’t solve their problems

• It is illegal!• Teen Alcohol Use (5 mins)

How Can You Avoid Alcohol?

• Avoid situations where alcohol use may take place

• If you find yourself in a situation use STOPS-Say no firmly.T-Tell why not. (Use “I” messages) O-Offer another idea. P- Promptly leave.

Alcohol in the Media

• Young people view approximately 20,000 commercials each year, of which nearly 2,000 are for beer and wine

• In 2000, brewers spent more than $770 million on television ads and $15 million more on radio

• Alcohol is made to look fun and exciting in movies, tv shows and commercials

• People in commercials are young and attractive

• Advertisers don’t show any negative effects of alcohol use

Alcohol Video Clips

• Commercials that target youth (1 min)• High School Students Talk Alcohol (8 mins)• Two Sisters Tragic Story (8mins)

Table of Contents

• 1. Table of Contents• 2. What’s Your Alcohol I.Q.?• 3. Alcohol Notes-side 1• 4.Alcohol Notes-side 2