Page 442 September 2010 Choosing To Be Alcohol Free DO NOW: Think of a beer commercial

1. 12 Page 442 September 2010 Choosing To Be Alcohol Free DO NOW: Think of a beer commercial that you’ve seen recently. Describe it, and what did you think about its message? WORD WALL Alcoholism Recovery AA Al-Anon Alateen Alternative Alcohol Depressant Cirrhosis BAC FAS Addiction STANDARD HE8.7:Practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risk. (a) Examine responsibility & avoiding risks. (c) Demonstrate behaviors to maintain health. EQ: What does “drunk” mean?

2. Why Some Young People Drink WORD WALL Alcoholism Recovery AA Al-Anon Alateen Alternative Alcohol Depressant Cirrhosis BAC FAS Addiction - Go along with the crowd Movie Clip - Look “grown-up” - It’s an escape Movie Clip - It helps me relax Movie Clip - Feel less shy STANDARD HE8.7:Practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risk. (a) Examine responsibility & avoiding risks. (c) Demonstrate behaviors to maintain health. EQ: What does “drunk” mean? 12

3. What percentage of people in the U.S. don’t drink? WORD WALL Alcoholism Recovery AA Al-Anon Alateen Alternative Alcohol Depressant Cirrhosis BAC FAS Addiction 33% STANDARD HE8.7:Practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risk. (a) Examine responsibility & avoiding risks. (c) Demonstrate behaviors to maintain health. EQ: What does “drunk” mean? 12

4. What percentage of people in the U.S. drink lightly or only occasionally? WORD WALL Alcoholism Recovery AA Al-Anon Alateen Alternative Alcohol Depressant Cirrhosis BAC FAS Addiction 33% STANDARD HE8.7:Practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risk. (a) Examine responsibility & avoiding risks. (c) Demonstrate behaviors to maintain health. EQ: What does “drunk” mean? 12

5. Why Some Young People DON’T Drink WORD WALL Alcoholism Recovery AA Al-Anon Alateen Alternative Alcohol Depressant Cirrhosis BAC FAS Addiction - It’s illegal - It gets in the way - It isn’t fun - It impairs judgement - It interferes with development STANDARD HE8.7:Practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risk. (a) Examine responsibility & avoiding risks. (c) Demonstrate behaviors to maintain health. EQ: What does “drunk” mean? 12

6. “Beer and wine companies promote the idea that it’s normal, smart and sophisticated to drink. They associate drinking with sporting events, fast cars, popularity and fun.” WORD WALL Alcoholism Recovery AA Al-Anon Alateen Alternative Alcohol Depressant Cirrhosis BAC FAS Addiction Come up with 3 ideas on how beer commercials or billboards might be controlled or limited. STANDARD HE8.7:Practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risk. (a) Examine responsibility & avoiding risks. (c) Demonstrate behaviors to maintain health. EQ: What does “drunk” mean? 12

7. Personal Inventory p. 446 Write True or False for each. 9 to 10 Very Good 7 to 8 Good 5 to 6 Fair Less than 5 Needs Work WORD WALL Alcoholism Recovery AA Al-Anon Alateen Alternative Alcohol Depressant Cirrhosis BAC FAS Addiction STANDARD HE8.7:Practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risk. (a) Examine responsibility & avoiding risks. (c) Demonstrate behaviors to maintain health. EQ: What does “drunk” mean? 12

8. Alternatives WORD WALL Alcoholism Recovery AA Al-Anon Alateen Alternative Alcohol Depressant Cirrhosis BAC FAS Addiction • Other ways of thinking • or acting + Get good…with a steady hand + Seek out alcohol-free fun + Volunteer + Learn a new sport or join a team or club STANDARD HE8.7:Practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risk. (a) Examine responsibility & avoiding risks. (c) Demonstrate behaviors to maintain health. EQ: What does “drunk” mean? 12