About This Lesson
When students recognize the risks of misusing alcohol, they are better able to make responsible and informed decisions. In this lesson, students explore the short-and long-term risks of alcohol misuse and consider how those risks can affect personal health, relationships, and others well-being. Students apply what they learn to realistic scenarios involving high-risk drinking and use decision-making strategies to identify ways to protect themselves and others.
Learning Objectives:
- Summarize common terms and information associated with drinking alcohol and short-and long-term risks of alcohol misuse
- Apply decision-making skills to situations involving alcohol misuse including when a person is a bystander
Guiding Question
- What can you do to protect yourself and others from the dangers of alcohol misuse?
