Lesson 37

What is the most widely abused drug in the U.S.?

Read “What Would You Do?” on pg. 410. Write at least three complete sentences.

Promote an Alcohol and other Drug-Free Lifestyle

Use over-the-counter and prescription drugs properly and safely

Avoid experimentation with alcohol and other drugs

Avoid the use of alcoholAvoid the use of illegal drugsAvoid driving while under the influence of

alcohol or other drugs

Promote an Alcohol and other Drug-Free Lifestyle

Avoid riding in a car with a driver who is under the influence of alcohol or other drugs

Avoid pressuring others to use alcohol or other drugs

Quit using alcohol and other drugs if you already do

Seek help for stopping the use of alcohol and other drugs (for self and others)

Lesson 37Choosing an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

Ground rule:Respect the privacy of others. Do not

refer to someone with problems by name. Talk to me or a counselor privately if you are concerned about someone you know.

True or False

True stand up and hop on one foot (practice)

False stand up and do squats

Alcohol is a stimulant.

False, it depresses the brain and nervous system.

What does BAC stand for?

BAC is the amount of alcohol in a person’s blood, the higher the BAC the greater the effects on the person.

What factors affect BAC?

Amount of alcohol Speed of drinking Body weight Percent body fat

Gender Feelings Amount of food Other drugs

What are the effects of alcohol?

Slowed reaction time Accidents AIDS why? STDs Unplanned

pregnancy Violence aggression

Ulcers Cancer Malnutrition Infections TB Kidney failure osteoporosis

What can happen when pregnant women drink?

MiscarriageStill birthLow birth weightBaby born with alcohol withdrawal

symptomsFAS (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome)

What does FAS look like?

Small eye slitsSmall headDelayed physical growthDelayed mental growthMental disability

Math Across the Curriculum

Look at the graph on page 415. Answer questions 1 and 2 in your notebook.

Lesson 37 Bellringer Day 2

1. Why do teens feel pressure to drink alcohol?

2. Explain how alcohol affects decision making?

An alcoholic is a person that is physically dependant on alcohol.

What happens if they quit drinking?What is the difference between abuse

and addiction?Are the consequences different for

alcohol abuse as opposed to being an alcoholic?

What are the effects of withdrawal?

Nauseous Anxious Agitated Vomit

Tremors Trouble sleeping Hallucinations Muscle convulsions

Read page 419 “The family connection”

50% of reported domestic abuse cases involved alcohol

Where can you get help?

AA Alateen Al-Anon ACOA (what does that stand for?)

Who is at risk of developing alcoholism?

Family historyUse at a young agePsychiatric disorders like depressionLow self-esteemDysfunctional families

How many of you have seen an ad for alcohol recently? Look at page 421.

Ads show attractive people having fun. What is the reality of drinking?

What could the ads show?

How can you resist peer pressure to drink?

Be assertive Give a reason Use nonverbal behavior Avoid situations where alcohol is present Avoid hanging out with people who drink-

Why? Follow the law Influence others to choose responsible

behavior Don’t be suckered by media advertising

Lesson 37 Bellringer Day 3

1. How can families be affected by alcohol abuse?

2. Explain one reason why you should say no ( make it personal)

3. What makes the body break down alcohol faster?

Nothing- only time

Where can I get more information?

Drug and alcohol abuse, treatment, prevention

Welcome to NIAAA

Homework

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