Description
This fast-paced program spotlights the many dangers of alcohol. All types of alcohol-related health problems are reviewed, including addiction, damage to the teen brain and fetal alcohol syndrome. Students hear vivid personal stories from a young woman who nearly died after a night of binge drinking, a mother whose son died of alcohol poisoning and a teen who drove drunk and caused a car crash that killed her best friend. Another teen describes the many legal implications of underage drinking. The program also emphasizes the unique risks of mixing alcohol with caffeine. Viewers will understand the dangers of alcohol as well as the difficulty of recovering from an addiction to alcohol. ©2011 CC
Grade Level: 5-9
Running Time: 17 Minutes
Includes: video, plus teacher’s resource book, student handouts and pre/post tests in digital format
