Powerpoint Presentation
The Physical and Psychological Dangers of Underage Drinking
Introduction
Defining underage drinking
State my claim
Brain
Physical damage
Psychological affects
learning difficulties
alcoholism
depression
Counterarguments – Myths about alcohol
prevents heart disease
Refute arguments
Risks outweigh benfits
Internal Organs
Damage & chances of recovery at cellular level
Liver
Pancreas
Social Implications
addiction
education
anti-social behavior
Counterarguments
Alcohol use is symptom not cause of social problems
Refute arguments
Quote specialists to show alcohol is cause of problems
Conclusions
recap major points in favor of my argument
restate my initial argument
Monday, March 29, 2010
RJA #9b: Argument
Research question: are there serious physical and psychological implications of underage drinking?
Complete thesis statement: It should be agreed that underage drinking causes both physical and psychological damage. Once this consensus is reached, it will enable strategies to be developed to deal with the problem.
Reason: Research shows that the brain continue to develop into a person’s early twenties and that introducing alcohol to the developing brain may have long-lasting effects on intellectual capabilities, interrupt key processes of brain development and can cause learning problems.
Counterargument: In many societies many people start to drink in the home from a very early age. These societies include Italians, Jews, Greeks, Portuguese, French, Germans and Spaniards. There is no evidence showing that members of these groups are brain impaired compared to those societies that do not permit young people to consume alcohol.
Reason: Drinking at an early age (early onset of drinking) has been associated with later alcoholism and other drinking problems in several western countries.
Counterargument: There is growing evidence that early drinking, in societies not permitting it, is not the cause, but only a symptom of an underlying predisposition to alcoholism and other behavioral problems.
Reason: Alcohol can temporarily relieve negative thoughts and stress by altering the chemistry of your brain. That’s why some use drinking as a prop to help ‘cope’ with life or stress. This kind of ‘self-medicating’ with alcohol can be counter-productive. Increased alcohol use changes the psychology of the brain and reduces its ability to deal with anxiety naturally. Like with depression, excess alcohol use can decrease levels of serotonin which is a chemical in your brain that helps to regulate your mood. That means feeling more depressed, and probably drinking more to deal with it.
Counterargument: According to an article in Time magazine, those who never drink are at significantly higher risk for not only depression but also anxiety disorders, compared with those who consume alcohol regularly.
Reason: Elevated liver enzymes, indicating some degree of liver damage, have been found in some adolescents who drink alcohol.
Complete thesis statement: It should be agreed that underage drinking causes both physical and psychological damage. Once this consensus is reached, it will enable strategies to be developed to deal with the problem.
Reason: Research shows that the brain continue to develop into a person’s early twenties and that introducing alcohol to the developing brain may have long-lasting effects on intellectual capabilities, interrupt key processes of brain development and can cause learning problems.
Counterargument: In many societies many people start to drink in the home from a very early age. These societies include Italians, Jews, Greeks, Portuguese, French, Germans and Spaniards. There is no evidence showing that members of these groups are brain impaired compared to those societies that do not permit young people to consume alcohol.
Reason: Drinking at an early age (early onset of drinking) has been associated with later alcoholism and other drinking problems in several western countries.
Counterargument: There is growing evidence that early drinking, in societies not permitting it, is not the cause, but only a symptom of an underlying predisposition to alcoholism and other behavioral problems.
Reason: Alcohol can temporarily relieve negative thoughts and stress by altering the chemistry of your brain. That’s why some use drinking as a prop to help ‘cope’ with life or stress. This kind of ‘self-medicating’ with alcohol can be counter-productive. Increased alcohol use changes the psychology of the brain and reduces its ability to deal with anxiety naturally. Like with depression, excess alcohol use can decrease levels of serotonin which is a chemical in your brain that helps to regulate your mood. That means feeling more depressed, and probably drinking more to deal with it.
Counterargument: According to an article in Time magazine, those who never drink are at significantly higher risk for not only depression but also anxiety disorders, compared with those who consume alcohol regularly.
Reason: Elevated liver enzymes, indicating some degree of liver damage, have been found in some adolescents who drink alcohol.
RJA #9a: Thesis Statement
Research question: are there serious physical and psychological implications of underage drinking?
Precise claim: There are many serious physical and psychological implications linked to underage drinking.
Reasons/blueprint: Underage drinking can affect growth and hormone levels in teenagers.
Underage drinking can lead to damage to the brain.
Underage drinking can lead to the onset of alcoholism and depression
Complete thesis statement: It should be agreed that underage drinking causes both physical and psychological damage. Once this consensus is reached, it will enable strategies to be developed to deal with the problem.
Precise claim: There are many serious physical and psychological implications linked to underage drinking.
Reasons/blueprint: Underage drinking can affect growth and hormone levels in teenagers.
Underage drinking can lead to damage to the brain.
Underage drinking can lead to the onset of alcoholism and depression
Complete thesis statement: It should be agreed that underage drinking causes both physical and psychological damage. Once this consensus is reached, it will enable strategies to be developed to deal with the problem.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
RJA #8b: Evaluation Check
I posted comments on these posts:
http://yipenglishblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/rja-7a-evaluation-of-sources.html
http://carmelosbornresearchjournal.blogspot.com/2010/03/rja-7a-evaluation-of-sources.html
http://yipenglishblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/rja-7a-evaluation-of-sources.html
http://carmelosbornresearchjournal.blogspot.com/2010/03/rja-7a-evaluation-of-sources.html
RJA #8a: Quotation, Paraphrase, and Summary
Clear communication by parents about the negative effects of alcohol, as well as about their expectations regarding drug use, have been found to significantly decrease alcohol use in teens. Adequate parental supervision has also been found to be a deterrent to alcohol use in youth. Alcohol, and other drug use, has been found to occur most often between the hours of 3 and 6 p.m., immediately after school and prior to parents' arrival at home from work. Teen participation in extracurricular activities has therefore been revealed to be an important measure in preventing use of alcohol in this age group.
http://www.medicinenet.com/alcohol_and_teens/article.htm#tocb
Quotation
Communication and good relationships between teens and parents is crucial when trying to avoid teen alcohol abuse. It has also been shown that “teen participation in extracurricular activities... (reduce) alcohol in this age group” because most alcohol abuse happens when teens are bored.
Paraphrase
Good information from parents about the dangers of drinking can greatly reduce the use of alcohol in teens. The importance of parental involvement in a teenagers life can also reduce alcohol consumption. Alcohol use most often happens between 3 and 6pm and so hobbies and activities are an important piece of the puzzle at keeping kids away from alcohol.
Summary
Alcohol abuse in teens most often occurs when parents do not openly with their kids about the risks of alcohol, teens are left alone with too little stimulae on a regular basis or are unsupervised for long periods of time.
http://www.medicinenet.com/alcohol_and_teens/article.htm#tocb
Quotation
Communication and good relationships between teens and parents is crucial when trying to avoid teen alcohol abuse. It has also been shown that “teen participation in extracurricular activities... (reduce) alcohol in this age group” because most alcohol abuse happens when teens are bored.
Paraphrase
Good information from parents about the dangers of drinking can greatly reduce the use of alcohol in teens. The importance of parental involvement in a teenagers life can also reduce alcohol consumption. Alcohol use most often happens between 3 and 6pm and so hobbies and activities are an important piece of the puzzle at keeping kids away from alcohol.
Summary
Alcohol abuse in teens most often occurs when parents do not openly with their kids about the risks of alcohol, teens are left alone with too little stimulae on a regular basis or are unsupervised for long periods of time.
Monday, March 8, 2010
RJA #7b: Field Research Suggestions
http://jeffauger.blogspot.com/2010/02/rja-6c-field-research-options.html
http://darciemcdougall.blogspot.com/2010/02/rja-6c-field-research-options.html
http://darciemcdougall.blogspot.com/2010/02/rja-6c-field-research-options.html
Sunday, March 7, 2010
RJA #7a: Evaluation of Sources
Reference Article:
Alcoholism in Teenagers
http://teens.lovetoknow.com/Alcoholism_in_Teenager
This article appears on Lovetoknow.com and was written by Mellissa Chorley, a freelance writer for the website. The article itself doesn't realte to the dangers of alcohol use in teens, but it does give a nice introduction to the problem. The author uses resources such as the National Survey on Drug Use and Health conducted by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services and so I fell the information is credible. The author may have used similar methods of research as me, as I feel there is plenty of information and reports about this problem.
Book:
Title Alcohol : opposing viewpoints / Scott Barbour, book editor.
Publisher San Diego, Calif. : Greenhaven Press, c1998.
Series Opposing viewpoints series
The book is balanced as it is meant to provoke discussion and give boths sides of the problems of alcohol. The main problem withthe book is that it does not address underage or teen alchohol use exclusively. The book is certainly well researched although sometimes claims are made which are not substantiated by evidence.
Periodical Article:
Underage Drinking:Why Do Adolescents Drink, What Are the Risks, and How Can Underage Drinking Be Prevented?
http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/AA67/AA67.htm
This article directly addresses what the mental and physical dangers of underage drinking are. Since the article is writen by a governmnent agency, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, one can assume that it is indeed credible and well researched with awealth of statistics and resources used. The article was written to highlight the prblems of underage drinking, the same reason I am writing my paper so we are working towards to the same end goal. The article is well writen and well researched.
Website:
http://www.marininstitute.org/Youth/teen_alcohol_use.htm
The Marin Institute compiled this website of select quotes from various well respected research groups, doctors and specialists. The MI did not add anything to the quotes or make any observations themselves as they clearly feel that be displaying the quotes and statistcis they make their point. It is difficult to know whether or not to trust this website as the quotes are being read outside of their initial text and so it is difficult to underdstand their context. The quotes at least refer directly to my area of study - the physiological effects of alcohol on teenagers. The Marin Institute envisions communities free of the alcohol industry’s negative influence and an alcohol industry that does not harm the public’s health. The Marin Institute fights to protect the public from the impact of the alcohol industry’s perceived negative practices. They monitor and publicise the alcohol industry’s actions and support communities in their efforts to reject these damaging activities. It certain appears that the Institute has an axe to grind, and so would take any of their information with a pinch of salt.
Alcoholism in Teenagers
http://teens.lovetoknow.com/Alcoholism_in_Teenager
This article appears on Lovetoknow.com and was written by Mellissa Chorley, a freelance writer for the website. The article itself doesn't realte to the dangers of alcohol use in teens, but it does give a nice introduction to the problem. The author uses resources such as the National Survey on Drug Use and Health conducted by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services and so I fell the information is credible. The author may have used similar methods of research as me, as I feel there is plenty of information and reports about this problem.
Book:
Title Alcohol : opposing viewpoints / Scott Barbour, book editor.
Publisher San Diego, Calif. : Greenhaven Press, c1998.
Series Opposing viewpoints series
The book is balanced as it is meant to provoke discussion and give boths sides of the problems of alcohol. The main problem withthe book is that it does not address underage or teen alchohol use exclusively. The book is certainly well researched although sometimes claims are made which are not substantiated by evidence.
Periodical Article:
Underage Drinking:Why Do Adolescents Drink, What Are the Risks, and How Can Underage Drinking Be Prevented?
http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/AA67/AA67.htm
This article directly addresses what the mental and physical dangers of underage drinking are. Since the article is writen by a governmnent agency, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, one can assume that it is indeed credible and well researched with awealth of statistics and resources used. The article was written to highlight the prblems of underage drinking, the same reason I am writing my paper so we are working towards to the same end goal. The article is well writen and well researched.
Website:
http://www.marininstitute.org/Youth/teen_alcohol_use.htm
The Marin Institute compiled this website of select quotes from various well respected research groups, doctors and specialists. The MI did not add anything to the quotes or make any observations themselves as they clearly feel that be displaying the quotes and statistcis they make their point. It is difficult to know whether or not to trust this website as the quotes are being read outside of their initial text and so it is difficult to underdstand their context. The quotes at least refer directly to my area of study - the physiological effects of alcohol on teenagers. The Marin Institute envisions communities free of the alcohol industry’s negative influence and an alcohol industry that does not harm the public’s health. The Marin Institute fights to protect the public from the impact of the alcohol industry’s perceived negative practices. They monitor and publicise the alcohol industry’s actions and support communities in their efforts to reject these damaging activities. It certain appears that the Institute has an axe to grind, and so would take any of their information with a pinch of salt.
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