Chapter 14 Lesson 5 Feeling Pressure Bellringer Think

Chapter 14 Lesson 5 Feeling Pressure Bellringer Think of a time when you felt pressured to do something or a time when you pressured another person to do something. Write a few sentences to describe the situation. Chapter menu Resources Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved.

Chapter 14 Lesson 5 Feeling Pressure Objectives • Describe how friends, family, and role models pressure teens to try tobacco and alcohol. • Explain how peer pressure can be positive or negative. • Discuss how the media can influence teens about drugs. Chapter menu Resources Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved.

Chapter 14 Lesson 5 Feeling Pressure Start Off Write Why might a person try

Chapter 14 Lesson 5 Feeling Pressure from Other People • Pressure to try tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs can come from many places, including: 1. Friends 2. Peers 3. Media 4. Celebrities Chapter menu Resources Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved.

Chapter 14 Lesson 5 Feeling Pressure Advertisements • False Images Magazines and billboards make tobacco and alcohol users look glamorous or cool. • The Truth About Alcohol and Tobacco Alcohol can cause people to act foolish and make poor decisions. Tobacco can cause skin to wrinkle and teeth to turn yellow. These things are not glamorous. Chapter menu Resources Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved.

Chapter 14 Lesson 5 Feeling Pressure Getting Through Rough Times • When people need help with problems that cause sadness or stress, they can find drug-free help. • Talking to parents, friends, or trusted adults can help. Chapter menu Resources Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved.

Chapter 14 Lesson 6 Refusing Tobacco and Alcohol Bellringer Make a list of all of the drug-free ways that you have fun, and explain why these activities are fun. Chapter menu Resources Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved.

Chapter 14 Lesson 6 Refusing Tobacco and Alcohol Objectives • Discuss ways to refuse tobacco or alcohol. • Describe drug-free ways to be social. Chapter menu Resources Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved.

Chapter 14 Lesson 6 Refusing Tobacco and Alcohol Start Off Write What can you do to resist an offer of tobacco or alcohol? Chapter menu Resources Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved.

Chapter 14 Lesson 6 Refusing Tobacco and Alcohol Ways to Refuse • Here are some ways you can refuse tobacco and alcohol: 1. Say, “No, thanks. ” 2. Give a reason for refusing if it feels more comfortable to do so. 3. Simply walk away. Chapter menu Resources Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved.

Chapter 14 Lesson 6 Refusing Tobacco and Alcohol Providing Alternatives • Suggesting an alternative to doing drugs can often relieve pressure. For example, imagine that a friend asks if you want to drink a beer. You could suggest getting a soda instead. Chapter menu Resources Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved.

Chapter 14 Lesson 6 Refusing Tobacco and Alcohol Build an Active Social Life • You can find drug-free ways to make friends. For example, you could: 1. develop a hobby 2. join a sports team 3. become a member of a music group 4. volunteer with a theater group 5. join a community organization Chapter menu Resources Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved.

Chapter 14 Lesson 6 Refusing Tobacco and Alcohol True friends will always respect your

Brain Food Video Quiz Click below to watch the Brain Food Video Quiz that accompanies this chapter. http: //intranet. int. neisd. net/wellness/Dec. Health_Gr_ch 14. mov You may stop the video at any time by pressing the Esc key. Chapter menu Resources Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved.