Chapter 14, Problem 7RQ

Your daughter is leaving for college in the fall. Recently, there has been disturbing news about the excessive drinking on college campuses and even a report about the death of one student who had been drinking excessively at the college your daughter is planning to attend. Form a group of four or five people. Each group has an imaginary daughter who is leaving for college. Each member of the group will choose one of the topics listed below' and prepare a short (one-minute) speech that attempts to educate your daughter on the dangers of excessive drinking. To facilitate the speakers delivery, a group member takes on the role of "daughter," rotating the role with each speaker. Be sure to emphasize facts as much as possible with your argument. Explain the physiology of the hangover, including dehydration, formaldehyde, and methanol. Discuss the role of alcohol in weight gain. Describe alcohols effect on vitamins. Describe the effect of alcohol on the heart and brain. Describe alcohol's effect on the liver and other organs.

Moderate alcohol use has been credited with providing possible health benefits. Construct an argument for why moderate alcohol use to provide protection from heart disease or other health problems may not be a good idea.