Behind the News

Alcohol Damage

This week you will be watching the Behind the News story and completing some research. You will have two weeks to complete both sides of the worksheet given to you by your teacher, so work needs to be of a very high standard. Due Tuesday 10th February, 2015

Related Research Links - Watch the first link to begin, it's an excellent introduction.

(You may use other websites, but not Wikipedia)

Behind the News – Alcohol Damage
http://www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s2003295.htm

ABC News – Teenagers given alcohol by their parents more likely to be heavier drinkers, study says http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-08/teens-given-alcohol-by-parents-drink-more-study/5726532

Too Smart to Start – Alcohol and the Developing Brain http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/families/facts/brain.aspx

Alcohol, Think Again - Impact of Alcohol on the Developing Brain http://alcoholthinkagain.com.au/Parents-Young-People/Alcohol-and-the-Developing-Brain/Impact-of-Alcoholon-the-developing-brain

Department of Education and Early Childhood Development - Alcohol and Adolescent Development http://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/school/teachers/health/factsheet12011.pdf