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Essay question: Movies, T.V. advertisements and family or friends often encourage people to drink, smoke or use drugs by making these behaviors seem appealing, cool and sophisticated.  What are they not telling you about alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs?

• Times New Roman font, size 12, double spaced, 2 pages is the essay length
• Sources – textbook and 1 website required
• References – written on separate page after the essay using APA Format 

Essay Outline as followed: 

I.  Introduction; Paragraph 1: What is the essay about? (approx. 5 sentences)

1. First point/idea overview
2. Second point/idea overview
3. Third point/idea overview (if necessary) 

II. Body Paragraph 2: Topic sentence for first point/idea

1. Supporting detail #1
2. Supporting detail #2
3. Supporting detail #3

III.  Body Paragraph 3: Topic sentence transitioning to second point/idea

1. Supporting detail #1
2. Supporting detail #2
3. Supporting detail #3     

IV.  Body Paragraph 4: Topic sentence transitioning to third point/idea (if necessary)

1. Supporting detail #1
2. Supporting detail #2
3. Supporting detail #3

V.  Concluding Paragraph 5: Analysis/What was the point of the essay? What does the information reveal?

1. Summary of first point/idea
2. Summary of second point/idea
3. Summary of third point/idea  

This is the textbook material on this essay question: 

Although some people are unaware, alcohol is categorized as a drug because, just like other drugs, it contains chemical substances that can cause changes in people’s behavior or body. Because it slows reactions of the brain and body, alcohol can also be categorized as a depressant. In slowing the body’s normal reactions, alcohol may cause confusion, decreased alertness, poor coordination, blurred vision, and drowsiness. Considering that it is a strong depressant, consuming excessive amounts of alcohol may drastically affect heartbeat and breathing, even causing death in extreme amounts.The U.S. loses $100-$200 billion per year due to alcohol-related crimes, lost productivity, treatment programs, injuries, and medical expenses. The last step on the road to recovery is rehabilitation during which the recovering alcoholic undergoes a learning process on how to cope without alcohol. These learning sessions may include counseling during which the recovering addict is enlightened on the dangers of alcoholism. Certain cases may warrant medication to prevent the patient from relapsing.Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is one of the most renowned support groups for alcoholics across America; it consists of recovering addicts who encourage and support other alcoholics who are currently undergoing treatment. Those living with alcoholics can find help from Al-Anon and Alateen. Al-Anon enlightens adults on how to assist their family and friends’ alcoholic recovery process. Alateen focuses on teens residing with alcoholics. Apart from the usual effects associated with cigarettes, use of smokeless tobacco may cause damage to teeth, gums, tongue, and the lining of the mouth. This is because it is often chewed and set between the teeth and lower lip, from where the users will achieve their “high”. Because it stimulates the activities of the nervous system, nicotine is categorized as a stimulant. For smokers, it enters the bloodstream through the lungs, while for those using snuff or “chew” it enters the bloodstream through the nose or lining of the mouth. Nicotine immediately reaches the brain from where it upstages various neurotransmitters that transmit signals between cells. This action affects memory, learning, movement, appetite, and mood.Short-term effects of nicotine are dependent on the amount of nicotine used and history of tobacco use. The major short-term effects of nicotine use are increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, and changes in the brain that may lead to addiction. At first, the symptoms of nicotine poisoning may be more pronounced through clammy skin, dizziness, nausea, and rapid pulse. For frequent users, they may experience a 30-minute feeling of pleasure and reward because the nicotine stimulates the area of the brain responsible for producing these feelings. The feelings contribute to addiction by making tobacco use appealing to the user.A nicotine substitute might be necessary to help tobacco addicts slowly get off their nicotine addiction and eventually reduce their withdrawal symptoms. With the exception of nicotine, this substitute does not contain any of the harmful chemicals found in other tobacco products. Examples of nicotine substitutes include nicotine patches and nicotine gum as well as nasal sprays and inhalers all of which are illegal for use by teens without a prescription. Nicotine substitutes are not the ultimate cure for tobacco addiction as users are still susceptible to the negative effects of nicotine.