2020 POY_ACTIVITY & FACT BOOK

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LEARN THE FACTS.

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Check out powerofyouth.com, take the quiz, & download the Power of You(th)® Teen Booklet. Use this packet & the Teen Booklet to learn more about the dangers of underage drinking. Have a conversation.Make aplan. Take thepledge.

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ALCOHOL & YOUR BODY

Excessive alcohol abuse has been linked to alcoholic hepatitis, fatty liver & cirrhosis, or scarring of the liver. Symptoms include abdominal pain, jaundice (yellow skin & eyes), & vomiting of blood. A L COHO L CAN DAMAG E YOUR L I V E R Chronic alcohol use can result in pancreatitis , a disease that causes toxic inflammation of the pancreas. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting & severe pain while eating. A L COHO L CAN CAUS E PANCR E A T I T I S Since adolescent brains are still developing, this can lead to a decrease in thinking ability. Learning disabilities can result from damage to the hippocampus , the part of the brain responsible for learning & memory. A L COHO L S L OWS THE BRA I N

A L COHO L CAN HUR T YOUR HE AR T

During intoxication, adolescents may experience low heart rate & blood pressure. Long-term chronic use may result in cardiomyopathy , a disease of the heart muscles, and hypertension.

A L COHO L ABUS E I S L I NK E D T O U L C E RS & CANC E R

Over-consumption of alcohol is dangerous to the stomach lining & may result in inflammation or severe ulcers. Long-term abuse is associated with cancer of the esophagus .

Chronic use may result in anemia, or low blood count, due to blood loss from bleeding & inflammation of the stomach lining. Low platelets from alcohol's toxic effect on the bone marrow can result in easy bruising & bleeding. A L COHO L CAN CAUS E E AS Y BRU I S I NG & B L E E D I NG

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CROSSWORD PUZ Z L E

Knowledge is power! Did you visit powerofyouth.com? You'll need to take the quiz, check out the site, and read the Teen Booklet to complete the crossword. Solve this crossword with the lifesaving info you've learned!

Across 2. Yellow skin & eyes is a condition caused from excessive alcohol abuse 5. The chemical in marijuana that affects your hippocampus 7. It’s illegal to drink under this age 9. Alcohol's toxic effect on this semi-solid tissue can result in easy bruising & bleeding

10. Only this can make a person sober 11. A drug that depresses the whole body 12. A disease that causes toxic inflammation of the pancreas 13. Long-term alcohol abuse is associated with cancer of this organ Down 1. The brain is developing until this age 3. A weakness of the heart muscles

4. The part of the brain responsible for controlling reasoning 6. The part of the brain responsible for learning & memory 8. High school students who drink alcohol or use drugs are 5X more likely to do this than other students

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EMO J I P I CT I ONARY MATCH UP

Match up the emojis to get ideas on fun things to do with your squad that doesn't involve alcohol or drugs. #ProtectUrSquad

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WORD SEARCH

You now know the facts. Search for the words you have learned here and #ProtectUrSelfie.

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#SQUADGOALS

We know your squad is important to you. Take a moment to reflect on the information you have learned, make a plan on how you will #ProtectUrSquad & write down your #SquadGoals.

QUESTIONS:

What are your goals for the future?

How will staying alcohol & drug free help you achieve those?

How will you keep each other safe?

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