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Chapter 9 Alcohol Lesson 3 Alcohol Use and Teens Next >> Click for: Teacher’s notes are available in the notes section of this presentation. >> Main Menu >> Chapter 9 Assessment
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binge drinking Having several drinks in a short period of time A person under the age of adult rights and responsibilities minor
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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.
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Predicting Look 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?
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Why Do Some Teens Use Alcohol? Curiosity They think it will make them popular They think it will make them more relaxed They think it will make them more adult They seek relief from painful or confusing emotions
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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.
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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.
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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
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Why Is Alcohol Harmful to Teens? Peer pressure Strong emotions Alcohol Damage to health Make handling emotions and peer pressure harder
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What I Learned Vocabulary Define minor. Lesson 3 Review
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What I Learned List Name two reasons why some teens choose to use alcohol. Lesson 3 Review
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What I Learned Explain Why is using alcohol an unhealthful way to deal with difficult emotions? Lesson 3 Review
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What I Learned Lesson 3 Review Describe What can happen to a minor who gets caught using alcohol?
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Thinking Critically Apply What’s a healthful way for you to deal with your emotions? Give an example of a situation in which you would use this strategy to cope with a difficult emotion. Lesson 3 Review
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Thinking Critically Predict How can using alcohol affect a teen’s development? Lesson 3 Review
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Click for: End of Chapter 9 Alcohol Lesson 3 Alcohol Use and Teens >> Main Menu >> Chapter 9 Assessment
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