Alcohol Education: Safe and Smart

Lesson by EVERFI

Introduction

In this first lesson, we will lay the groundwork for your journey through our health curriculum. You will begin by assessing your personal values and goals, which will help guide your decisions and actions throughout this course and beyond. We will also take a critical look at common social myths about drinking culture, aiming to replace misconceptions with facts.

Behavioral Goal

By the end of this lesson, you will demonstrate a positive self-image and apply your understanding of common misconceptions to make informed life choices.

Learning Objectives

By participating in this lesson, you will be able to:

• Define a Standard Drink
 
• Assess Personal Values and Goals
 
• Challenge Common Misconceptions about Alcohol Use
 
• Understand the Goals of the Course
 

To get started, please visit everfi.com/student and enter the Registration Code: b9bc9796. Once registered, click the "Let's Go" button next to the Introduction on EVERFI to begin the lesson.

We are excited to have you embark on this educational journey and look forward to seeing you grow and make positive, informed decisions!

Know Your Influences

The media and other external influences play a large role in shaping our perceptions. In this lesson, you will engage in a thoughtful analysis to learn how to recognize and challenge these influences, empowering you to make informed decisions.

Behavioral Goal

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to reflect upon both internal and external influences when faced with an alcohol-related decision.

Learning Objectives

By participating in this lesson, you will be able to:

• Explain where common myths about alcohol come from
 
• Recognize the influence of advertising on people’s drinking-related attitudes and behaviors
 
• Identify reasons to abstain from drinking
 

We look forward to seeing you develop a critical understanding of these influences and make informed, positive choices!

To get started, please visit everfi.com/student. Click the "Let's Go" button next to the Know Your Influences on EVERFI to begin the lesson.

Brain and Body

By the end of this lesson, you will demonstrate knowledge of the physiological effects of alcohol to keep yourself and others safe.

Learning Objectives

By participating in this lesson, you will be able to:

• Describe the dangers of drinking from communal sources
 
• Assess personal background risks for drinking-related problems
 
• Explain the basic facts concerning BAC, factors that influence it, and the biphasic effect
 
• Recognize how parts of the brain and body are affected by alcohol use
 
• List effective strategies to help someone who may have alcohol poisoning: Know how to assist someone who might be suffering from alcohol poisoning.
 

We look forward to seeing you develop a comprehensive understanding of how alcohol affects the body and mind, and how you can make safe and informed decisions.

To get started, please visit everfi.com/student and click the "Let's Go" button next to the Brain and Body on EVERFI to begin the lesson.

Smart Decisions

Students explore ways to resist peer pressure by practicing making smart decisions through interactive scenarios.

Behavioral Goal

By the end of this lesson, you will demonstrate strategies to resist peer pressure to drink alcohol.

Learning Objectives

By participating in this lesson, you will be able to:

• Analyze internal and external factors that may impact decisions
 
• Identify positive examples of refusing a drink and resisting peer pressure
 
• List strategies for staying safe if choosing to drink
 
• Identify options for handling a situation involving someone who might drive under the influence
 

We look forward to seeing you develop smart decision-making skills and learn how to effectively handle peer pressure and risky situations.

To get started, please visit everfi.com/student and click the "Let's Go" button next to the Smart Decisions on EVERFI to begin the lesson.

Conclusion

As students learn in this concluding lesson, alcohol consumption can affect relationships with others, including family members. Students end by creating an action plan of concrete steps to take moving forward.

Behavioral Goal

By the end of this lesson, you will approach important alcohol-related situations and conversations in a legal and responsible manner.

Learning Objectives

By participating in this lesson, you will be able to:

• Understand the laws surrounding underage drinking
 
• Explain positive techniques for approaching difficult alcohol-related conversations
 
• Reassess their personal values and goals
 
• Create an action plan for future alcohol-related behaviors

We look forward to seeing you integrate what you've learned into your life and make positive, responsible decisions about alcohol.

To get started, please visit everfi.com/student and click the "Let's Go" button next to the Conclusion on EVERFI to begin the lesson.