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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.
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