Teen Health, Course 1

Introduction

It can be very tempting to try alcohol if your peers are pressuring you. However, it is illegal for teens to drink and there can be serious consequences if you do. On the Web site below you will learn about alcohol, its effects, and how you can resist pressure to drink.

Link to explore: Cool Spot: http://www.thecoolspot.gov/index.asp

Directions

• Start at the “Cool Spot” Web site.
• Click on the various links on the page, including “Reality Check,” to read about alcohol, its effects, and how to you can resist those who pressure you to drink it. Take notes as you read.
• When you finish reading, answer the questions below.
• Finally, using the information you learned on the Web site, create a variety of alcohol fact sheets that include tips for saying no to peer pressure.

Questions

1			What is the main point of the Realty Check quiz?
2			Name some of the dangers of underage drinking.
3			Why is peer pressure so hard to resist?
4			Names some kinds of peer pressure.
5			List at least four ways to resist spoken and unspoken peer pressure.