Refusing Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs

HEALTH EDUCATION - Lesson 5 - Week 5/10

Substance Abuse & Disease Prevention (5)

HPE Lesson Plans - Health - KHE, 1HE, 2HE, 3HE, 4HE, 5HE

Safety | Mental, Social & Emotional Health | Substance Abuse & Disease Prevention | Growing Up Healthy

5TH GRADE VIRTUAL HEALTH

L1: How Medicines Help the Body| L2: Medicine Use, Misuse & Abuse | L3: Tobacco Affects Body Systems | L4: Alcohol Affects Body Systems | L5: Refusing Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs | L6: The Causes of Disease| L7: Pathogens & Infectious Diseases | L8: Disease and the Immune System | L9: When Someone Gets Ill | L10: Noninfectious Disease | EXTRA: Choosing a Healthy Life

Substance Abuse & Disease Prevention

Refusing Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs

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Standard(s), Essential Question(s), Big Idea(s)


LEARNING TARGET / SUCCESS CRITERIA

I will know and be able to list reasons for choosing not to use alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

I will know and be able to develop strategies for dealing with peer pressure.

I will know and be able to analyze advertisements for alcohol and tobacco products.

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PRE-INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITY

Vocabulary

blood alcohol level (BAL) - a measurement of the amount of alcohol in a person's blood / the more alcohol a person drinks, the higher the person's BAL / the higher a person's BAL, the more the person is affected by alcohol

intoxicated - being strongly affected by a drug

problem drinking - drinking (alcohol) that leads to physical, legal, and/or social problems

alcoholism - addiction to alcohol

alcoholics - people who suffer from an addiction to alcohol

withdrawal - the physical and emotional changes addicts go through after they quit using an addictive substance

cancer - a disease in which abnormal cells, or tumors, grow and interfere with normal cell growth

carcinogens - substances that cause cancer

nicotine - a poison that speeds up the nervous system, makes the blood vessels smaller, and as a result, the heart must work harder to get blood to different parts of the body

carbon monoxide - a poisonous gas contained in tobacco smoke

tars - the sticky dark paste that's left behind when certain substances burn

environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) - tobacco smoke in  the air that has the same harmful poisons that smokers inhale / also known as "second-hand smoke"


OPENING (Engage)

Main Idea

Refusing alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs is easier if you know the facts and plan ahead.

Why Learn This?

Many young people face peer pressure to use alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. But it is illegal, dangerous, and unhealthful for young people to use these and other drugs.


WORK PERIOD (Explore/Explain/Extend/Elaborate)

READ: Refusing Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs

Sometimes it might seem as if you have to use alcohol and tobacco to have fun. You see adults smoking and drinking alcohol everywhere-in movies, in videos, in advertisements, and on television. The media make people using these drugs look glamorous, healthy, and full of energy.


The media also make it seem as though using tobacco and drinking alcohol will make you look more grown-up. After all, most adults use alcohol and tobacco, don't they?


Actually, fewer than one in three adults use tobacco. Millions of adults also choose to never use alcohol. An even greater number of adults drink only occasionally.


Why do some people choose not to use alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs?


Some people decide not to use alcohol because they find that alcohol makes them feel tense, sad, or worried. They have more fun and feel more relaxed without it. Many people don't use alcohol because they want to avoid the health problems caused by long-term alcohol abuse.


Other people don't have to wait for long-term health problems caused by drinking. Around a half million people in the United States are allergic to ingredients in some alcoholic drinks. Drinking alcohol makes them ill. It can even cause death.


Some families have rules about drinking alcohol. In some cases religious beliefs keep people from drinking alcohol. Also, people who want to do well in their jobs and be successful may avoid alcohol. They know that alcohol affects their ability to think and remember. They don't have time to waste on drinking and on the headaches that often follow.


Many times people do things while drinking alcohol that they later regret. That is reason enough for some people to choose not to use it. People also avoid alcohol because they don't want to become dependent on it.


Many people choose not to use tobacco for similar reasons. They want to avoid the health problems connected to tobacco use: cancer, heart disease, and respiratory diseases. They also know tobacco will make it harder for them to enjoy sports and other activities.


The cost of tobacco is a concern to many people. They know that most people who use tobacco become dependent. Some smokers buy one or more packs of cigarettes a day. Smokeless tobacco users may buy a pouch or tin of tobacco every day or two. That's a lot of money to spend on something that makes you ill!


People whose families and religions have rules about tobacco often choose not to smoke. Young people may decide not to use tobacco because they know it's against the law for them to buy tobacco products.


Bad breath, smelly clothes, and stained teeth keep others from smoking. Many people simply don't want to get hooked on a behavior that is expensive and dangerous. Others don't want to be around people who smoke or drink.


How can you refuse alcohol and tobacco?


At some time most young people must decide whether or not to use alcohol or tobacco. Choosing not to use these products is one of the most important decisions you can make. Preparing in advance can help you stick to your decision to refuse alcohol and tobacco.


It is important to practice ways of saying no. There are many ways to do it. You can simply say No or No, thanks and walk away. You can explain that you have something else to do. You can explain that you don't want to use these drugs because you don't want to risk your health and safety. You can also simply change the subject. Any way you can think of to say no will be better than using tobacco or alcohol!


It's worth saying no. You'll be protecting your own health and safety. Who knows? When you say no, you might help someone else do the same thing!


Ways of Saying No


• Politely say no and walk away.

• Explain that you have something else to do.

• Explain that you prefer not to use alcohol or tobacco because of the health risks.

• Change the subject.

• Make a joke.

• Express surprise that your friend would choose to do something so foolish.

• Express disappointment that your friend would want to do something so unpleasant.


Knowing that tobacco and alcohol are drugs that can cause serious health problems—especially for young people— can also help you refuse them. Both are serious safety risks.

Cigarettes are the main cause of fires in homes, hospitals, and hotels. Alcohol is a leading cause of automobile crashes and injuries. It is also often linked to violence.


The people who make state laws know that tobacco and alcohol are dangerous to health and safety. They know that tobacco and alcohol are especially harmful for young, growing bodies. For this reason they have passed laws making it illegal for young people to buy or to use these products. Knowing that it is against the law to use alcohol and tobacco can help you say no.


One of the most important ways of preparing to refuse alcohol and tobacco is to feel good about yourself. When you feel good about yourself, you won't be as pressured to follow the bad habits of others. You won't need alcohol and tobacco to feel grown-up. Feeling good about yourself will help you deal with problems in the correct way—without alcohol or tobacco.


One way of protecting yourself from pressure to use alcohol and tobacco is to avoid places where young people drink or smoke. Parties without responsible adults present are places where young people often feel they have to use these drugs. Another way to protect yourself from problems is to make friends with young people who don't use alcohol or tobacco.


Why should you analyze advertising messages?


Companies that make and sell tobacco and alcohol products spend a lot of money on advertising. They create ads that make you think the people who use these products drive expensive cars, wear stylish clothes, and have fun. They want you to think that using alcohol or tobacco products will make you popular, glamorous, and energetic.


People who see these ads should remember the harmful effects of alcohol and tobacco. People who use these products for a long time are not energetic. They sometimes smell bad, and they often suffer from serious health problems.


Advertisements for alcohol and tobacco never show how hard it is to quit using these products. They never show how much money has been wasted buying alcohol and tobacco. You would never know by watching these ads that people often become ill or die from using alcohol and tobacco.


Advertisements for alcohol and tobacco usually show young adults using these products. Companies that make alcohol and tobacco products know that young people want to be like adults. These companies also know that many young people who start drinking and smoking will have a hard time stopping.


Beer companies often buy TV time to broadcast commercials during sports events. The commercials are designed to make people think that drinking beer is as exciting as a sports event. Cigarette companies can no longer advertise on television. However, they do get the names of their products on TV by sponsoring sports and cultural events. Look at sports events on television. You will often find the logo of at least one cigarette company in the background. When you see advertising for alcohol and tobacco, it’s important to think about the truth that isn’t shown.


Over the years more and more laws have been passed to limit when and where tobacco and alcohol products can be advertised. Many restaurants and most public buildings prohibit smoking. Smoking is banned on all airlines in the United States. More and more people are getting the message that alcohol and tobacco are harmful.


REMEMBER...Refusing alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs is easier if you know the facts and plan ahead. Many young people face peer pressure to use alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. But it is illegal, dangerous, and unhealthful for young people to use these and other drugs.


CLOSING (Evaluate)

Standard(s)

HE5.1a - recognize the relationship between healthy behaviors and disease prevention

HE5.1b - describe and apply the basic personal health concepts of healthy eating and physical activity

HE5.1c - describe and apply the basic health concept of mental and emotional well-being

HE5.1d - describe and apply the basic health concept of personal hygiene and safety

HE5.1e - distinguish the short and long-term physical effects of use and/or misuse of substances

HE5.1f - identify trusted adults and when it might be important to seek health care or emergency help for themselves or others

HE5.1g - identify the changes that occur during puberty

HE5.1h - distinguish between tattling, reporting aggression, bullying, cyberbullying, and violence (physical and/or sexual) and how to report these instances

HE5.1i - identify strategies to avoid physical fighting and violence

HE5.2a - evaluate the influence of family and peers on personal health behaviors and decisions

HE5.2b - describe how the school and community can support personal health practices and behaviors

HE5.2c - explain how media/technology influences thoughts, feelings, and health behaviors

HE5.3a - identify characteristics of valid health information, products, and services

HE5.3b - access resources from home, school, and community that provide valid health information

HE5.3c - assess the characteristics of valid health information, products, and services

HE5.4a - apply effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills to enhance health

HE5.4b - model effective nonviolent strategies to manage or resolve conflicts

HE5.4c - demonstrate how to ask for assistance to enhance personal health and the health of others

HE5.5a - identify health-related situations that might require a thoughtful decision

HE5.5b - list healthy options and possible consequences to a health-related issue or problem

HE5.5c - predict the potential outcomes of each option when making a health-related decision

HE5.5d - analyze when assistance is needed in making a health-related decision

HE5.5e - choose a healthy option when making a decision

HE5.5f - describe the outcomes of a health-related decision

HE5.6a - set a personal health goal and track progress toward its achievement

HE5.6b - identify and utilize resources to assist in achieving a personal health goal

HE5.7a - practice responsible personal health choices

HE5.7b - demonstrate a variety of healthy practices and behaviors to preserve or enhance personal health

HE5.7c - model a variety of behaviors that prevent or decrease health risks to self and/or others

HE5.8a - review accurate information and develop an opinion about a health issue

HE5.8b - advocate for positive health choices


Essential Question(s)


Big Idea(s)


RESOURCES / INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS


DCSD Board-Approved Instruction Materials


Technology