Section+3.4

=3.4 **Alcohol, Drugs and Youth**=

It is possible to drink legally and safely – when you're over 19. But if you're under 19, or if you drink too much at any age, alcohol can be especially risky. Many kids begin drinking as early as middle school or even sooner. This is dangerous. Kids who drink are more likely to be victims of violent crime and sexual assault. They are more likely to have serious problems in school. They are more likely to be involved in drinking-related traffic crashes. They are also more likely to develop problems with alcohol later in life. Kids often begin drinking to look "cool" or fit in with their peers. Parents can do many things to help their kids avoid alcohol problems. Get help for your child if you suspect a drinking problem.

Read the following article, [|Drinking: it can spin your world around: Facts for Teens] and now answer the following questions: 1. Why should I say no to alcohol? 2. What problems can alcohol cause? 3. Would anybody care about my drinking if I were older? 4. Everyone I know drinks. What should I do? 5. How do I know I have a problem? 6. How can I stop drinking? 7. How much alcohol is really in a drink? 8. Is there anything I can do to sober up?
 * ASSIGNMENT #1**

Drugonym Write-up For this assignment, you will work to research a drug of your choice. After you have found information about your drug, you will create an acronym in the following format: Using the letters of your drug, write 2–5 sentences that explain the aspects of the drug that you found during your research. The write up must cover the 6 topics that are found below.
 * ASSIGNMENT #2**

Eg. Cocaine America chewed coca leaves to get valuable nutrients. C A I N E**
 * C**oca leaves. Cocaine is made by harvesting coca leaves. Traditionally, people of South
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Your drugonym poster must contain the following information.

1. Where the drug originated and a bit about its history. 2. What it is made from (ingredients) 3. What forms it comes in 4. How it enters the body 5. Short term effects 6. Long term effects

You are not allowed to use Cocaine as your drug of choice for this assignment.

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