Teenagers and Alcohol

Introduction

Over 4.5 million teenagers around the world between the ages of 14 and 17 are problem drinkers. Just like drugs alcohol can change moods, cause changes in the body and even cause death.

The purpose of the assignment is for you to find out what the causes and the effects of alcohol are. Also, to be aware of the dangers of drinking.

 

Assignment

 

Choose at least two sources and answer the following questions

*Look up for the definition of alcoholism in a dictionary.

* Why do teenagers start drinking alcohol?( 2 reasons)

*How does alcohol affect our body?

*How do you know you friend is drinking?(3 signs)

*How can school/family/ society help prevent teenagers from drinking?(choose one)

*What are the solutions offered to overcome drinking problems?(2 solutions)

 

Creative Task

 

Choose one of the following tasks

 

1- Draw a poster / slogans against drinking alcohol.

2- A reporter is interviewing a former alcoholic. Write a short dialogue.(10 lines)

3- Write a diary entry written by a former alcoholic/ a parent who deals with his child's drinking problem.(50 words)

 

Drinking problems

http://nutriweb.org.my/nutriteen/uncool/alcohol.shtml

 

Solutions

http://www.emprc.org/oct97/youth.html

 

Facts, effects of alcohol, signs of alcoholism.

http://www.health.org/govpubs/ph323/

 

What alcohol is, how it affects our body, help you can get

http://kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/alcohol/alcohol.html

 

The dangers in drinking, effects, how you can get help

http://www.coolnurse.com/alcohol.htm