Alcohol, drugs and staying safe lesson plan
A resource package for 11 to 13-year-which explores the risks of alcohol and drug use.

The objectives of this lesson plan are for students:
- to understand what alcohol is
- to understand the short-term and long-term risks around alcohol and the consequences of drinking too much
- to learn about the law concerning alcohol and drugs
- understand peer pressure and how to resist it
- give examples of how to stay safe on a night out
- know how to contact the police if they are the victim of a crime.
Using this resource
This resource is designed for:
- young people aged 11 to 13
Curriculum links
England - RSHE |
Drugs, alcohol and tobacco By the end of secondary school pupils should know: · the facts about legal and illegal drugs and their associated risks, including the link between drug use, and the associated risks, including the link to serious mental health conditions · the law relating to the supply and possession of illegal substances · the physical and psychological risks associated with alcohol consumption and what constitutes low risk alcohol consumption in adulthood |
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