kids and alcohol for grades 5, 6, 7 and 8
DESCRIPTION
Teaching kids the dangers of using alcoholTRANSCRIPT
ALCOHOL IS A DRUG
A drug is a chemical that has an effect on the body and is not a food.
ALCOHOL
BEER
WINE
WHISKEY
How does alcohol affect people?
A small amount of alcohol can make the person feel relaxed.
With more alcohol, people cannot control their behavior…they may do silly things.
With more alcohol
They become clumsy and uncoordinated.
With more alcohol
They can become violent.
With more alcohol
They are not in full control of their minds and bodies, and they are not able to think clearly
or to make good choices.
They do things that they would never do when they are sober.
When large amounts of alcohol are consumed in a short period of time,
alcohol poisoning can result.
SYMPTOMS OFALCOHOL POISONING
Violent vomiting is usually the first symptom of alcohol poisoning.
OTHER SIGNS OFALCOHOL POISONING
Extreme sleepiness Unconsciousness Difficulty breathing Dangerously low blood sugar Seizures and even death
How does alcohol affect people?
Heavy use of alcohol can lead to addiction.(alcoholism).
Short-term effects of drinking• distorted vision, hearing, and coordination• altered perceptions and emotions• impaired judgment, which can lead to
accidents, drowning, and other risky behaviors • bad breath• hangovers
With too much alcohol a person can pass out
long-term effects of drinking• cirrhosis and cancer of the liver• loss of appetite• serious vitamin deficiencies• stomach ailments• heart and central nervous system damage• memory loss• high risk for overdosing (alcohol poisoning)
Alcohol is a factor in about one-half of all fatal traffic collisions in the United States.
Alcohol-related accidents are the leading cause of death among American teenagers.
WHY YOUNG PEOPLE DRINK ALCOHOL
All the ads about alcohol show people having fun, surrounded by friends, and give the
message that drinking alcohol is super cool.
WHAT THE ADS DON’T TELL YOU
WHY YOUNG PEOPLE DRINK ALCOHOL
They are curious.
They want to be accepted and belong.
Their friends are doing it.
It makes them feel older.
They want to rebel.
They are bored.
UNDERAGE DRINKING
To legally drink alcohol in Virginia you must be at least 21 years old.
Underage drinking is a Class I misdemeanor. If convicted you will be ordered to pay a
mandatory minimum fine of $500 or ordered to perform a mandatory minimum of 50 hours of community service.
In wise County, court ordered community service is usually road side trash pick up
THE CHOICE IS YOURS
To drink or not to drink…that is the question.
