Chapter 9Alcohol

Lesson 3Alcohol Use and Teens

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binge drinking Having several drinks in a short period of time

A person under the age of adult rights andresponsibilities

minor

In this lesson, you will be able to

describe reasons why some teens may choose to use alcohol.

explain why alcohol is harmful to teens.

demonstrate positive ways to handle difficult emotions.

PredictingLook at the main headings, figures, and captions before you read this lesson. Predict the kinds of information you might learn from this lesson. Write down three items you think might be covered in this lesson.

Main Headings in this Lesson

• Why Do Some Teens Use Alcohol?

• Why Is Alcohol Harmful to Teens?

Why Do Some Teens Use Alcohol?

CuriosityThey think it will

make thempopular

They think it willmake them more

relaxed

They think it willmake them more

adult

They seek relieffrom painful or

confusing emotions

Alcohol in the Media

In television commercials or movies, using alcohol is often made to look fun and exciting.

Because of media images of alcohol use, many teens feel that drinking alcohol is okay.

Peer Pressure

Some teens may choose to drink in order to fit in or to not be embarrassed in front of their friends.

It is not always easy to say no, but negative peer pressure is not a good reason to accept alcohol.

Peer Pressure

Binge drinking can cause breathing to stop, a dangerous lowering of heartbeat, and death.

binge drinking Having several drinks in a short period of time

Why Is Alcohol Harmful to Teens?

Peer pressure

Strong emotions

Alcohol

Damage tohealth

Make handlingemotions and peer

pressure harder

Teens Are Still Growing

When teens use alcohol, their bodies and brains do not develop properly.

They also run the risk of damaging their nervous systems.

Alcohol Can Affect Emotions

Alcohol can not solve the problem of emotional swings, boredom, sadness, or other emotions.

Because alcohol will cause more problems, it is better to talk to an adult they trust and find effective strategies for managing stress.

Underage Drinking Is Illegal

It is illegal for a minor to use alcohol.

minor A person under the age of adult rights and responsibilities

Minors found buying or having alcohol can be arrested and fined.

What I Learned

Vocabulary Define minor.

Lesson 3 Review

What I Learned

List Name two reasons why some teens choose to use alcohol.

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What I Learned

Explain Why is using alcohol an unhealthful way todeal with difficult emotions?

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What I Learned

Lesson 3 Review

Describe What can happen to a minor who gets caughtusing alcohol?

Thinking Critically

Apply What’s a healthful way for you to deal withyour emotions? Give an example of a situation in whichyou would use this strategy to cope with a difficultemotion.

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Thinking Critically

Predict How can using alcohol affect a teen’sdevelopment?

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