Why alcohol is harmful
What is an example of something teens might say about why they drink alcohol?
-Drinking will help me forget about my problems
-I’ll look more grown-up with a drink in my hand
-Movies make drinking look cool
-My friends keep pressuring me to try alcohol
-I’m stressed out about school. A drink will help me relax.
What are some short-term effects of drinking alcohol?
Slow reaction time
Damage to the body
Being violent
Gaining weight
What is a long-term effect of drinking alcohol?
-Damage to major organs like the stomach, liver, pancreas, and heart
-Memory problems from drinking as a teenager
-It can make existing problems worse
-Death/hurting yourself or others
What does your intoxication level have to be for you to be considered intoxicated?
0.008%
Who could you go to for help with alcohol abuse?
Counselors, mental health facilities, support groups.
What are some alternatives to alcohol?
Sports, learning new skills, discovering a new talent
What should you try to avoid?
Mixing drugs and alcohol
Drinking alcohol really fast
Drink a lot of alcohol
What does DWI stand for?
Drinking While Intoxicated
What are the 5 stages of being an alcoholic (first slide mentioning stages)
-Denial is stage one
-Stage two is craving
-Stage three is loss of control
-Tolerance is the fourth stage
-Last is physical dependence
What does S.T.O.P mean?
Stop, take a breath, observe, proceed
What should teens know about alcohol?
The problems will still be there, you won't look more mature, real friends won't pressure you into doing something you don't want to do, and filmmaker want you to spend money to see their movie.
How many fl oz of beer are equivalent to 5 fl oz of table wine?
12 fl oz
What does FAS stand for?
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
How many craft breweries per million people are there in Ohio?
5-10
What is AA considered?
Alcoholics Anonymous