2. Lesson 1 How do you stay alcohol free? After watching, write down two sentences of your thoughts and feelings of this video. What if this were you?? How would you respond if you were a bystander? Choosing to Be Alcohol Free

3. Lesson 1 Identify factors, such as the media, that influence decisions about alcohol use and your health. Analyze the harmful effects of alcohol, such as physical, mental/emotional, social, and legal consequences. Explain the role alcohol plays in unsafe situations such as HIV, STDs, unplanned pregnancies, and motor vehicle accidents. Develop strategies for preventing the use of alcohol. Demonstrate refusal strategies regarding alcohol use and the benefits of choosing to be alcohol free. Analyze the importance of alternatives to substance use. In this lesson, you’ll learn to: Lesson Objectives

4. Lesson 1 Alcohol, or ethanol, is a powerful and addictive drug.ethanol Ethanol can be produced synthetically and naturally through the fermentationfermentation of fruits, vegetables, and grains. Water, flavoring, and minerals are mixed with ethanol to produce a variety of beverages, such as beer and wine. Alcohol also can be processed to create spirits, or liquors, such as whiskey, rye, and vodka. What Is Alcohol? The Facts About Alcohol

5. Lesson 1 At first, drinking alcohol may provide a kind of energy “rush.” This initial reaction masks alcohol’s true effects as a depressant. depressant Alcohol quickly affects a person’s motor skills by slowing reaction time and impairing vision. Clear thinking and good judgment also diminish. The amount of alcohol that leads to intoxication varies from person to person.intoxication Immediate Effects of Alcohol Consumption The Facts About Alcohol

6. Lesson 1 Intoxication Charts for Women & Men

7. Lesson 1 Peer Pressure Family Media Messages Advertising Techniques Factors That Influence Alcohol Use Teens who choose friends who avoid alcohol use are more likely to be alcohol free than teens whose friends accept alcohol use. Teens cite parental disapproval as the number one reason for not using alcohol. Hard Truth… At some point, “you are who you hang out with.” Companies that produce alcoholic beverages spend billions of dollars each year and use various strategies to advertise and sell their products. About 6 billion every year is spent on alcohol advertising.

8. Lesson 1 Avoid Alcohol: Avoid Unsafe Situations Alcohol-related motor vehicle accidents are the number one cause of death and disability among teens. Alcohol-related incidents can be damaging to the health and safety of the user and those associated with the user. Alcohol’s Role in Unsafe Situations 2013 Youth Risk Behavior Survey found high school students, during the past 30 days:Youth Risk Behavior Survey 35% drank some amount of alcohol. 21% binge drank. 10% drove after drinking alcohol. 22% rode with a driver who had been drinking alcohol.

9. Lesson 1 Alcohol and the Law If you are under 21, it is illegal to buy, possess, or consume alcohol. For teens who break the law, the legal consequences can be very negative. VA has some of the toughest laws in the US. http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/pdf/dmv168.pdf Alcohol’s Role in Unsafe Situations

10. Lesson 1 Violence and Sexual Activity Teens can protect their health by avoiding situations where alcohol is present. But, what if its at home? Alcohol’s Role in Unsafe Situations Thoughts or Comments??

11. Lesson 1 Violence and Sexual Activity Choose Friends and Situations Wisely Alcohol’s Role in Unsafe Situations Thoughts or Comments?? Ladies ages 16 to 19 years old and young women ages 20 to 24 years are 4 times more likely to be sexually assaulted than women in other age groups.

12. Lesson 1 Alcohol Abuse It is estimated that 25 percent of all youth are exposed to family alcohol abuse at some time before they reach the age of 18.alcohol abuse Young people who live in a household in which a family member abuses alcohol are at a high risk for neglect, abuse, economic hardship, and social isolation. Studies indicate that a person who begins drinking as a teen is four times more likely to develop alcohol dependence than an adult is. Alcohol’s Role in Unsafe Situations

13. Lesson 1 Schools making laws: school/students police peers? Alcohol’s Role in Unsafe Situations Thoughts or Comments??

14. Lesson 1 Alcohol and Extracurricular Activities Most schools have adopted a zero-tolerance policy for students found using alcohol. Our policy at TCPS:. d. Distribution, Possession and/or Use of Alcohol (Intoxication) 1st Offense: Call police or juvenile authority for an interview with the violator, notification of parent(s), ten (10) days suspension, and at the discretion of the superintendent, for any period up to and including suspension for the remainder of the school year. e.A Self-Avowed User 1st Offense: Provision of helpful resources, while maintaining confidentiality in keeping with student rights. Alcohol’s Role in Unsafe Situations

15. Lesson 1 Commitment to Stay Alcohol Free Maintain a healthy body. Make responsible decisions. Avoid risky behavior. Avoid illegal activities. Being Alcohol Free Strategies for Preventing Use If you find yourself in a situation where alcohol is present, be assertive: Refuse to drink. Leave the situation quickly. Call for a ride home.

16. Lesson 1 Your Best Defense vs. Parent/Guardian Best Defense Avoid parties where alcohol is served. Practice refusal skills at home to build confidence when you are with peers. Being Alcohol Free

17. Lesson 1 Q. _________ is excessive use of alcohol. 1.Alcohol abuse 2.Intoxication 3.Fermentation 4.Ethanol Choose the appropriate option. Quick Review

18. Lesson 1 A. Alcohol abuse is excessive use of alcohol. Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

19. Lesson 1 Provide a short answer to the question given below. Click Next to view the answer. Quick Review Q. Define the terms alcohol, depressant, and intoxication.

20. Lesson 1 A. Alcohol (or ethanol—the type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages) is a powerful and addictive drug. A depressant is a drug that slows the central nervous system. Intoxication is the state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance and the person’s physical and mental control is significantly reduced. Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

21. Lesson 1 Provide a short answer to the question given below. Q. Identify and explain ways families can have a positive influence on teens’ decisions about alcohol use. Click Next to view the answer. Quick Review

22. Lesson 1 A. Family members can help teens be alcohol free. Parents who discourage and avoid the use of alcohol are more likely to have teens who do the same. Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

23. Lesson 1 Explain the depressant effects of alcohol. How might alcohol affect your ability to make healthful decisions? Provide a suitable analysis. Quick Review

24. Lesson 1 A. Correct! Alcohol abuse is excessive use of alcohol. Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

25. Lesson 1 You have answered the question incorrectly. Go back to try again, or click Next to view the correct answer. Quick Review

26. Lesson 1 Alcohol, or ethanol, is a powerful and addictive drug. Ethanol can be produced synthetically and naturally through the fermentation of fruits, vegetables, and grains. Water, flavoring, and minerals are mixed with ethanol to produce a variety of beverages, such as beer and wine. Alcohol also can be processed to create spirits, or liquors, such as whiskey, rye, and vodka. What Is Alcohol? Ethanol is a type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages. The Facts About Alcohol

27. Lesson 1 Alcohol, or ethanol, is a powerful and addictive drug. Ethanol can be produced synthetically and naturally through the fermentation of fruits, vegetables, and grains. Water, flavoring, and minerals are mixed with ethanol to produce a variety of beverages, such as beer and wine. Alcohol also can be processed to create spirits, or liquors, such as whiskey, rye, and vodka. What Is Alcohol? Fermentation is the chemical action of yeast on sugars. The Facts About Alcohol

28. Lesson 1 At first, drinking alcohol may provide a kind of energy “rush.” This initial reaction masks alcohol’s true effects as a depressant. depressant Alcohol quickly affects a person’s motor skills by slowing reaction time and impairing vision. Clear thinking and good judgment also diminish. The amount of alcohol that leads to intoxication varies from person to person.intoxication Immediate Effects of Alcohol Consumption A depressant is a drug that slows the central nervous system. The Facts About Alcohol

29. Lesson 1 At first, drinking alcohol may provide a kind of energy “rush.” This initial reaction masks alcohol’s true effects as a depressant. depressant Alcohol quickly affects a person’s motor skills by slowing reaction time and impairing vision. Clear thinking and good judgment also diminish. The amount of alcohol that leads to intoxication varies from person to person.intoxication Immediate Effects of Alcohol Consumption Intoxication is the state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance and the person’s physical and mental control is significantly reduced. The Facts About Alcohol

30. Lesson 1 Alcohol Abuse It is estimated that 25 percent of all youth are exposed to family alcohol abuse at some time before they reach the age of 18. Young people who live in a household in which a family member abuses alcohol are at a high risk for neglect, abuse, economic hardship, and social isolation. Studies indicate that a person who begins drinking as a teen is four times more likely to develop alcohol dependence than an adult is. Alcohol abuse is the excessive use of alcohol. Alcohol’s Role in Unsafe Situations