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TSW summarize the harmful short- and long-term physical, psychological and social effects of alcohol use. TSW analyze the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol TSW describe the harmful effects of binge drinking TSW analyze the short- and long-term benefits of remaining alcohol free

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Binge Drinking Blackout Blood alcohol level (BAL) Cirrhosis Dementia Distillation DUI (driving under the influence) Fermentation Fetal alcohol syndrome Impaired Inhibitions Intoxicated Perceived norms Proof Tolerance

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Transition In your student journal, write 5 things you know about alcohol. Motivate Do you agree or disagree with statement and why? Alcohol is an dangerous drug. Alcohol is a chemical substance that changes normal body functions in some way. This fits the definition of a drug. In the US, alcohol is a legal drug for people age 21 and older. Its easy to get, and its use is common in many social settings. What are some different reasons or situations in which people might use alcohol? Because alcohol use is relatively common and generally viewed as acceptable in moderation, many people dont really think it as a drug. Even those who do many view it as less harmful than illegal drugs. But, just as with other drugs, irresponsible alcohol use can have serious consequences, and its use is illegal for anyone under age 21.

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Explain Alcohol drug that affects people physically, mentally, emotionally, socially Youll be working n groups to share what you already know about the effects of alcohol in these different areas. Your groups job will be to list the effects or consequences of using alcohol related to a particular area. Be sure to think about both short- and long-term effects, and work together to be a clear and accurate as you can. Youll have 3 minutes to do this. Then youll move to a different poster and review the work done by the previous group to determine how accurate and complete it is. If you question the accuracy of something thats listed, put a question mark by it. If something important has been left off the list, add it.

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Explain When I call time, your group will move to the next poster and do the same thing. Youll rotate until youve had a chance to add to or question the information for each type of consequences. When you return to your original poster, youll have a chance to see what the other groups questioned and suggested and incorporate any changes you think are needed to make the information as complete and accurate as you can before you present it.

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Create and Share Now that youre back at your original poster, review what the other groups have questioned and added to your work. Make any changes your group thinks is necessary, and then circle 3 or 4 key points you want to make when you present the information to the class. Complete Get your blue workbook and turn to page 20 Each group will now present their information about the effects of alcohol. Write the key points on your activity sheet

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Explain Many motor vehicle crashes involve someone drinking alcohol Being involved in an accident greatly increases when being intoxicated (drunk) 1 out 3 fatal motor vehicle crashes involve alcohol (NHTSA) Ask and Discuss What effects of alcohol make it risky for people to drive after drinking? What driving skills are impaired, or made worse, when a person has been drinking alcohol? Whats the risk of riding in a car with a driver whos been drinking alcohol or using drugs?

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Summarize Effects of alcohol (even one drink) trouble judging distances, slows reflexes, slow response time, impairs ability to solve problems Teenage Drinking and Driving less experience at driving, shouldnt be drinking (MUST BE 21) Any passengers in a car with an impaired driver face the same risks

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Survey What percent of high school students do you think drink alcohol? How much alcohol do you think they drink? Explain YRBS 71% of high school students have tried alcohol once 39% are currently drinking (1 drink in past 30 days) Ask and Discuss Why do you think teens choose to drink? How could perceived norms what people believe about other peoples behaviors around drinking affect a teens choices about alcohol use?

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Survey Among teens who currently drink alcohol, how much alcohol do you think they drink? Explain YRBS 22% students had 5 more or more drinks in a row within a couple hours during the past 30 days Binge drinking drinking a dangerous amount of alcohol in a short time Ask and Discuss Why is binge drinking dangerous? Summarize Body needs time to process alcohol size, weight, gender affect how fast it happens Binge drinking causes rapid intoxication, vomiting, passing out (blackouts), tolerance

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Explain Blood alcohol level (BAL) ratio of alcohol to blood in bloodstream, more alcohol absorbs more intoxicated .02% - reaction is impaired .04% - develops a buzz .06% - feelings change, good feelings turn to despair .08% - coordination and judgment impaired, legally intoxicated if driving .10% - high risk of injuries or blackouts .25% - risk of alcohol overdose .40% - fatal for most people

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Binge drinking dangerous because you can reach a high BAL very quickly Only one cure to becoming sober TIME!!! Liver can process oz of alcohol per hour, more a person drinks longer to sober up

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Explain Fermentation produces alcohol when sugars and starches in fruit and grain are broken down by yeast Distillation the process of boiling fermented grain, fruit or veggies and collecting vapor, causes the concentration of alcohol to increase (95%) Proof measurement of alcohol concentration, twice the percentage of alcohol by volume (liquor 40%, wine 12%, beer 4-6%) Many people dont know how much alcohol their actually drinking 1 alcoholic drink contains oz of pure alcohol How much alcohol is in beer? Wine? Hard liquor?

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Demonstrate Ask and Discuss What do you think the most serious consequences of alcohol use for teens who drink and why? Which these consequences would have the biggest impact on your own life?

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Summarize Influence of alcohol judgment is impaired, leads to poor decisions, danger of injury, embarrassment, legal problems, violence Survey What do you think the biggest benefit of being alcohol free is for teens in the short term? What do you think the biggest benefit of being alcohol free is for teens in the long term? Summarize Short-term clear decisions, smart choices, better health, social rep, avoiding risks Long-term avoid future health problems, legal problems, possible addiction

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Close What is 1 way alcohol use could negatively affect your life?