This is a resource book prepared as a single source of practical material to help classroom teachers develop effective approaches to alcohol education. It attempts to present the kinds of approaches that are most likely to lead to responsible behavior in relation to these beverages. The material is not presented as a "canned curriculum" or a unit to be taught; rather, the purpose is to present, in an objective manner, up-to-date facts, attitudes, and behavior patterns relating to alcoholic beverages. The book contains such sections as the historical perspective of drinking, the principles of alcohol education, the teacher's role in alcohol education, and the ranges of behavior involving alcohol. It also includes a bibliography of teaching media and sources. (Author/HMV)