The News About Booze

by McMillen Health

Students are provided information about the dangers of alcohol abuse in a “fact versus fiction” discussion. Alcohol abuse is a common factor in the three leading causes of death for youth. The effects of short and long term alcohol abuse are demonstrated using plastinated human organs and activities such as the drunk driving goggles.

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Cost

By Request: $210.00
By Request Premium: $195.00

Schedule 5 of the same program on the same day and one will be free! For the UK, the fee is 98 British Pounds. Please include a purchase order number when you submit a reservation. Bridging fees will be paid by the customer. An invoice will be sent after successful delivery of each program. A 1.5% late charge will be added 30 days after the invoice date. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to your confirmed videoconference date to avoid billing. Payment is due in full upon receipt of the invoice. Checks should be made to McMillen Health in US Dollars. Non-payment will result in the denial of further registration from your organization.

Length

45 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 9, 10, 11, 12 Age 13-19

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

There is no maximum, but for optimum interactivity, we suggest no more than 35 students.

Primary Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science, Health/Physical Education, Sciences

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)
Zoom

Booking Information

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

A full fee will be charged to sites that cancel with less than 24 hours of notice. We will not charge for programs cancelled due to natural causes or if there are technical problems that do not allow a connection.

About This Provider

McMillen Health

Fort Wayne, IN
United States

McMillen Health provides health education to over 60,000 youth and adults a year. Our professional health educators are experts in the health education field and are prepared to answer any questions your students can think of! Create excitement and encourage youth to make healthy lifestyle choices when you participate in one of our programs. When you partner with McMillen Health, we provide up-to-date, engaging and fun-filled programs that were developed to align with the National Health Education Standards and the Indiana Health and Wellness Standards. Our programs add to, and reinforce, your lesson plans. Schedule 4 programs in one day and receive the 5th free!

Contact:
Twila Smith
schedule@mcmillenhealth.org
8882407268

Program Details

Format

1. The program begins with a discussion about the consequences of alcohol use.
2. We then discuss the dangers of alcohol use in a "myth vs. fact" format.
3. Participants are involved in an activity highlighting the effects of alcohol on the liver.
4. We discuss effective ways to say no to alcohol use.
5. Time is allowed for questions and answers.

Objectives

1. Understand the physical dangers of alcohol use.
2. Understand the dangers of drinking and driving.
3. Recognize the acute and long-term causes of death due to alcohol
4. Identify a variety of ways to resist the pressure to use alcohol.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

National Health Education Standards: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7.
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State Standards

Visit mcmillenhealth.org for the alignment to Indiana Academic Standards for Health and Wellness.