Alcohol

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Definitions

Alcohol: A central nervous system depressant associated with cognitive, memory, motor, and sensory impairment. Chemical name is ethanol. Ethanol is found in beer, wine, and spirits.

Alcohol Addiction: A physical or mental dependence on alcohol.

Liver: A vital organ that among other things, processes alcohol in the body.

Blood Alcohol Poisoning: Occurs when the amount of alcohol in the bloodstream causes parts of the brain that control basic life support functions, such as heart rate, breathing and temperature control to shut down. This is otherwise known as an alcohol overdose, which can lead to permanent brain damage or death.

 

  • AUDIT

    Take the interactive Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT).

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ORGANIZATIONS

  • Brad21.org

    Be Responsible About Drinking, Inc was founded by the family and friends of Bradley McCue, a Michigan State University Junior who died of alcohol poisoning after celebrating his 21st birthday. Read Brad's story and explore website.

  • National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

    The Alcohol Policy Information System (APIS) provides detailed information on a wide variety of Alcohol-Related Policies in the United States at both State and Federal levels, as well as policy information regarding Pregnancy and Drugs and the Recreational Use of Cannabis

  • Association for the Advancement of Science

    The AAAS highlights the Science Inside Alcohol Project, an interactive e-book about the effects of alcohol on the body, the physical and social consequences of underage drinking, and read stories about kids who have been impacted by alcohol abuse

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Defintions

Alcohol: A central nervous system depressant associated with cognitive, memory, motor, and sensory impairment. Chemical name is ethanol. Ethanol is found in beer, wine, and spirits.

Alcohol Addiction: A physical or mental dependence on alcohol.

Liver: A vital organ that among other things, processes alcohol in the body.

Blood Alcohol Poisoning: Occurs when the amount of alcohol in the bloodstream causes parts of the brain that control basic life support functions, such as heart rate, breathing and temperature control to shut down. This is otherwise known as an alcohol overdose, which can lead to permanent brain damage or death.

 

  • AUDIT

    Take the interactive Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT).

Student Activities Media
https://youtu.be/-6g5oy7bRnA
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  • Ask, Learn , Listen.org YouTube Channel

    Fun videos about alcohol and the brain for grade 5 and up.

  • Responsibility.org

    Learn about underage drinking and promoting responsible decision-making regarding alcohol.

  • The Smashed Project

    Smashed is a life-changing educational experience tackling underage drinking with positive thinking. When the world inevitably throws out choices. Be ready to make an informed one.

Student Resource Media
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Staff Topic Material Definition

Communication: the process of sending and receiving messages through verbal or nonverbal means.

Verbal communication: effectively presenting your thoughts through talking.

Nonverbal communication: the act of conveying a thought, feeling, or idea through physical gestures, posture, and facial expressions.

Active listening: the practice of being present and engaged with what a speaker is saying and indicating understanding, through verbal and nonverbal feedback.

Selective listening: the practice of paying attention to only the things that you want to hear; filtering the speaker’s message and selecting from what he or she says, a part that affects you or that interests you most.

Assertive communication: the act of expressing thoughts, feelings, and personal needs honestly and openly, while respecting and valuing the opinion of others.

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ACTIVITIES

  • Ask, Learn, Listen: Educators Home Page

    Choose videos and lessons in English and Spanish to teach students about the effects of alcohol.

  • Talk. They Hear You.

    Additional resources to share with your students.

  • Brad21.org

    Be Responsible About Drinking, Inc was founded by the family and friends of Bradley McCue, a Michigan State University Junior who died of alcohol poisoning after celebrating his 21st birthday. Read Brad's story and explore website.

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  • AUDIT

    Take the interactive Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT).