Things that are affected by alcohol
This muscle weakens due to long term heavy drinking.
The heart.
"Thank you, but no thank you."
Is an example of what type of speech pattern?
Alcohol related accidents happen how frequently day-to-day?
Alcohol related accidents happen to one (or more) person(s) every 44 minutes. That's 32 a day!
Alcohol can be addictive.
Bethany feels as is her mother is taking over her life. She turns to drinking because is ________.
Stressed!
Misuse of alcohol can lead to permanent damage of this organ.
The liver.
"I'm okay, it's not for me but I'll stick around."
Is an example of what type of speech pattern?
Non-Judgemental
Getting a DUI affects what about your car?
Car Insurance
This myth assumes a single drink cannot lead to intoxication or impairment.
"You can't get drunk from one drink."
Tommy finds himself at a party with friends he just made, who are also drinking. After a few tries, they succeed in giving Tommy a drink of his own. Why?
Changes in behavior, vitamin deficiency, and memory problems are affects from what part of the body?
Brain functions
"I'm good, thanks."
"I said I was okay earlier."
"No, thanks. I'm good."
Is an example of what type of speech pattern?
Being Persistent.
It is illegal to drive if your B.A.C. (Blood Alcohol Contents) is higher than this amount.
This misconception claims alcohol is safer compared to other drugs.
"Alcohol isn't as dangerous as other drugs."
It is easy to follow the trends of everyone else when they keep talking about it and idolizing the people who do them. Why do we follow?
To fit in!
With heavy alcohol use, certain hormones are affected in this body system.
Reproductive system
"I'm not drinking tonight, thanks."
Is an example of what type of speech pattern?
Being Honest
This can happen is you are caught driving under the influence.
This belief downplays the health risks of alcohol, suggesting it has little to no negative effects.
"It's not that bad for you."
Drinking is often glorified in teen-oriented movies/tv shows. Why?
To appeal to the teenage demographic/to seem cooler!
Drinking while in school affects this part of your academic life.
Poor grades.
"I'm good, bye."
"...No thanks. See you around."
Is an example of what type of speech pattern?
Leaving the Situation
Aside from getting arrested and going to prison, this also has a high likelihood of happening to you when you drink and drive.
Death. 30% of all car accidents are the result of drunk driving.
This common myth suggest that drinking is okay because ____________.
"Everybody does it."
This is the most common reason why people tend to drink.
To have a good time.