Alcohol Prevention

Cassandra Jones

Stephan LaPage

Marcus Maher

Jacob Maldonado

Colt 45

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHtT0x6_MDM

Basic Alcohol Understanding

• Why drink alcohol• Relaxation is the most common reason • Social ease, celebration, religious

ceremony, ect

• What is Alcohol• The end product of fungi metabolism • Yeast and other organisms are added to

grains, cactus, corn, grapes, ect, to cause fermentation.

(Matza 104)

Alcohol History in the United States• In 1919 the United States banned alcohol

by passing the 18th amendment• Americans still found ways to drink by

joining “speak-easys”, or by drinking home brewed concoctions.

• In 1933, the United States passed the 21st amendment and Prohibition ended

(Matza 104-105)

Underage Drinking▪ Alcohol use by persons under

age 21 years is a major public health problem. 

▪ Alcohol is the most commonly used and abused drug among youth in the United States

▪ More than tobacco and illicit drugs

▪ Responsible for more than 4,300 annual deaths among underage youth

Drinking Levels among Youth▪ The 2013 Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that among

high school students, during the past 30 days

▪ 35% drank some amount of alcohol.

▪ 21% binge drank.

▪ 10% drove after drinking alcohol.

▪ 22% rode with a driver who had been drinking alcohol.

Alcohol-Related Motor Vehicle Crash Deaths, 1994—2012

Adolescent Disapproval of Drinking Alcohol Daily, 1991–2013

High School Seniors Who Never Used Alcohol, 1991–2013

Adolescents Who Did Not Initiate Alcohol Use in the Past Year

Media Portrayals of Alcohol

Influence on Youth● January 2006 study concluded

that greater exposure to alcohol advertising contributes to an increase in drinking among underage youth.

● Youth are drawn to people characters, music, and humor.

● The CDC reports that people aged 12 to 20 years drink roughly 10 percent of all alcohol consumed in the United States.

(Matza 126, 127)

Social Media● “Virtual merchandising resonates with youth-and can be very cost-

effective.”

Alcohol in the Family● Children who grew up in an

alcoholic home develop similar personality traits and characteristics.

● Fear of emotions, constant approval seeking, and low self-esteem.

● Research shows that genes are responsible for about half of the risk for alcoholism.

Children of Alcoholics (COAs)

▪ School-aged children of alcoholic parents often have academic problems.

▪ Studies comparing COAs with non-COAs also have found that parental alcoholism is linked to a number of psychological disorders in children.

(Matza 137)

Consequences of Teen Drinking

According to the CDC, alcohol is the most commonly used and abused drug among youth in the United States, more than

tobacco and illicit drugs, and is responsible for more than

4,300 annual deaths among underage youth.

In 2010, there were approximately 189,000 emergency room visits by persons under age 21 for injuries and other conditions linked to alcohol.

In a 2013 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 10 % of teens admitted to driving after drinking alcohol within the

last 30 days

Youth who drink alcohol are more likely to experience:

● School problems

● Social problems

● Physical problems

● Physical and sexual assault.

● Abuse of other drugs.

● Death from alcohol poisoning.

● Alcohol-related car crashes and other unintentional injuries, such as burns, falls, and drowning.

(CDC, 2014)

Consequences of Underage Drinking

● Changes in brain development that may have life-long effects.

● Memory problems.● Disruption of normal growth and sexual

development.

Consequences, cont’d

● Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

● Minor in Possession (MIP)

Legal Consequences

● Unwanted, unplanned, and unprotected sexual activity, which can lead to unplanned pregnancies, HIV infection, and even death from AIDS

Consequences (cont’d)

(Matza, 2013)

“Today we know that when a woman abuses alcohol or other drugs, the risk to her health is much greater than it is for a man.” -Betty Ford

“Upon drinking equal amounts, women have higher alcohol levels in their blood than men, and the immediate effects occur more quickly and last longer. These differences also make women more vulnerable to alcohol’s long-term effects on their health.” (CDC, 2014)

● risk of miscarriage and stillbirth● odds for having a baby with a low birth rate● child’s risk for having problems with learning, speech,

attention span, language, and hyperactivity● risk of her child being mentally retarded

Mothers who drink while pregnant increase:

● “...the full spectrum of birth defects caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. The spectrum may include mild and subtle changes, such as a slight learning disability and/or physical abnormality, through full-blown Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, which can include severe learning disabilities, growth deficiencies, abnormal facial features and central nervous system disorders.” (Matza, 2013)

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

● Most babies born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) have small brains and some degree of mental retardation

● Children born with Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) exhibit some, but not all, of the birth defects associated with FAS.

FAS and FAE

Where do teens receive support?

Where do teens go for help?▪ Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): 12-step recovery group in which alcohol abusers receive

guidance and support from alcoholics who have succeeded in ending their use of alcohol. http://www.aa.org/

▪ Al-Anon: 12-step recovery program is a family-focused program with a specially designed teen support group called “Alateen.”

http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/home

▪ Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA): 12-step recovery program for people who grew up in an alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional home. They discover how childhood affected us in the past and influences us in the present. [Possibly recommend for the parents of teens]www.adultchildren.org

Organizations Against Alcohol Abuse

▪ Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD: seeks to stop drunk driving, support those affected by drunk driving, prevent underage drinking, and overall push for stricter alcohol policy.

www.madd.org

▪ National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD): fights “the stigma and the disease of alcoholism and other drug addictions.” NCADD also assists in the education of Americans that “alcoholism and the other drug addictions are preventable and treatable.”

www.ncadd.org

How do Parents Help Teens?Strategies for Families

• Improve parent-child relations: positive reinforcement, listening and communication skills, and problem solving

• Strengthen family bonding

• Endorse a healthy lifestyle

• Monitor activities: talk to their friends & parents of their friends

• Parents must not be afraid to promote discipline and rulemaking

Helping Students at Risk for Alcohol Abuse

▪ Remain up-to-date with student concerns and issues, whether academically related or not

▪ Make students aware of skills for managing stress and difficult situations

▪ Talk to students in a non-judgmental, non-confrontational manner to get them to open up to you

▪ Be a positive role model!

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ALCOHOL ABUSE IN TEENS

Behavioral Symptoms:❏ Withdrawal from the family ❏ Changes in friends, evasiveness in talking

about new ones ❏ Increasing and inappropriate anger, hostility,

irritability, secretiveness ❏ Reduced motivation, energy, self-discipline,

self-esteem ❏ Diminished interest in extracurricular activities

and hobbies ❏ Chronic dishonesty (lying, stealing, cheating) ❏ Sleeping more than usual and at unusual hours

(Matza, 2013)

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ALCOHOL ABUSE IN TEENS(CONT.)

Physical Symptoms:

❏ Memory lapses, short attention span, difficulty in concentration

❏ Poor physical coordination, slurred or incoherent speech

❏ Unhealthy appearance, indifference to hygiene and grooming

❏ Bloodshot eyes, dilated pupils

(Matza, 2013)

How Can Schools Help?Every 15 Minutes Program

▪ Simulate aftermath of teens driving while drunk

▪ Students experience harmful consequences of alcohol use

Visit: http://every15minutes.com/

Every 15 Minutes Program

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arcI-_-xPjE

Alcohol PSA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxAGQN-YQa8

Alcohol Awareness Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9Nou5Uw-u8

References ▪ Fact Sheets - Underage Drinking. (2014, October 31). Retrieved March 4, 2015, from

http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/underage-drinking.htm▪ How Teachers Can Recognize and Help Kids At Risk for Drug Problems. (n.d.). Retrieved March 4, 2015, from

http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2009/01/26/how-teachers-can-recognize-and-help-kids-at-risk-for-drug-problems▪ Alcohol Abuse Treatment. (n.d.). Retrieved March 4, 2015, from

http://www.teenalcoholabuse.us/content/alcohol-abuse-treatment.html▪ Warning Signs of Alcohol Abuse - Teen Alcohol Use. (n.d.). Retrieved March 4, 2015, from

http://www.teenhelp.com/teen-alcohol-use/warning-signs-alcohol-abuse.html ▪ MADD - Mothers Against Drunk Driving. (n.d.). Retrieved March 4, 2015, from http://www.madd.org/▪ Welcome to NCADD. (n.d.). Retrieved March 4, 2015, from http://ncadd.org/▪ Alcoholics Anonymous. (n.d.). Retrieved March 4, 2015, from http://www.aa.org▪ Welcome to Al-Anon Family Groups. (n.d.). Retrieved March 4, 2015, from http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/home▪ Welcome to Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional Families. (n.d.). Retrieved March 4, 2015, from

http://www.adultchildren.org▪ Every 15 Minutes - Someone dies from an Alcohol Related Collision. (n.d.). Retrieved March 4, 2015, from

http://every15minutes.com/▪ National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. (n.d.). Retrieved March 3, 2015, from

http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/▪ Alcohol Advertising and Youth. (n.d.). Retrieved March 3, 2015, from

http://www.camy.org/factsheets/sheets/Alcohol_Advertising_and_Youth.html ▪ Fact Sheets - Excessive Alcohol Use and Risks to Women's Health. (n.d.). Retrieved March 3, 2015, fromhttp

://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/womens-health.htm

Alcohol Prevention Edition

1st Grade (Question #1) ● What is responsible for more than 4,300

annual deaths among underage youth?o Tobaccoo Suicideo Alcoholo Dancing

1st Grade (Answer #1)

● Alcoholo Good Job you are smarter than a

1st grader!

1st Grade (Question #2)

● What percent of teenagers drove after drinking alcohol?o 10%o 30%o 90%o 1%

1st Grade (Answer #2)

● 10%o Awesome answer

2nd Grade (Question #3)

● In the past few years teenage drinking has?o Gone upo Gone downo Stayed the sameo What was the question again?

2nd Grade (Answer #3)

● Gone downo Change is possible

2nd Grade (Question #4)● What percentage of G-rated movies contained

depictions of alcohol use?o 20%o 35%o 52%o 63%

2nd Grade (Answer #4)

● 52%o Alarming

3rd Grade (Question #5)● The CDC reports that people aged 12 to 20 years

drink roughly ____% of all alcohol consumed in the United States.o 5%o 10%o 25%o 30%

3rd Grade (Answer #5)

● 10%o Significant

3rd Grade (Question #6)

● Name one distinguishing characteristic of a child with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)

3rd Grade (Answer #6)

● (Answers may vary) Physical deformity, mental retardation, etc.

4th Grade (Question #7)

● How long does a DUI stay on your record?

4th Grade (Answer #7)

● 10 years

4th Grade (Question #8)

● True or False: It’s ok for a pregnant woman to drink alcohol during the first 3 months of pregnancy.

4th Grade (Answer #8)

● FALSE! (A pregnant woman should NEVER drink alcohol)

5th Grade (Question #9)

● Name a 12-step recovery program that students can join

5th Grade (Answer #9)

● Alcoholics Anonymous, Alateen, etc.

5th Grade (Question #10)

● What is the name of the program designed to inform students on the consequences of drunk driving?

5th Grade (Answer #10)

● Every 15 Minutes Program

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