The Guardian – Sarah Marsh
“Do your students know that a large glass of wine has the same number of calories as a slice of sponge cake? Or that women’s bodies process alcohol slower than men’s? Or how about the fact that drinking affects our brain chemistry? With alcohol awareness week just around the corner (16-22 November), now is a good time to discuss the dangers of drinking with students from key stage 2 up. Begin with the basics: why do people drink? Deepen younger teens’ understanding with this introductory PowerPoint from Drinkaware, which offers a useful overview, including a video of a teenage girl talking about her experiences of alcohol and a fact-or-fiction style quiz dispelling some of the myths surrounding booze.”(more)