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Effects of Drugs & Alcohol

Explain the effects of recreational drugs including alcohol, tobacco, and illegal substances on behaviour, health, and body systems, and distinguish between depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens

Suggested ages 13–14

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Evidence of understanding

Categorises common recreational drugs as depressants, stimulants, or hallucinogens
Explains specific effects of alcohol and tobacco on the body (e.g. liver damage, lung cancer)
Discusses the difference between physical and psychological dependence

Assessment prompt

If Effects of Drugs & Alcohol saw a news story about drug misuse, could they explain what different types of drugs do to the body and behaviour — and why some are more harmful than others?

Standards alignment

KS3.Sci.Bio.Health.2GB · uk-nc-2013

Effects of recreational drugs

The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · KS3