Monday, November 3, 2008

Alcohol Abuse

Alcohol Abuse
Strand 3- Individual and Community Health

Outcome 5.6- A student analyses attitudes, behaviours and consequences related to health issues affecting young people.

Students learn about- Effects on individual and community.
- Influences on alcohol use and binge drinking.

Students learn to- Examine the consequences of alcohol use on the individual and community.
- Describe the short-term effects of alcohol use on the individual and community.

Activities- A) Why do you think young people binge drink?
B) What are the initial effects of alcohol use?
C) What, how and who influences young people to binge drink?
D) Answer each of the following questions with either sober or under the influence of alcohol.
- You are more inclined to take a risk when you are…?
- You are more likely to tell a stranger, personal views/thoughts when you are…?
- You are able to make more informed decisions when you are…?
- You are legally allowed to drive when you are…?

Reason for inclusion- This shows the students the harmful physical and emotional effects of alcohol abuse and the impact it has on the individual, community and environment.

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