a substance that speeds up the brain and body’s functions, increasing alertness and activity levels

the body’s command system made up of the brain, spinal cord and nerves

when a person's body or mind relies on a drug to feel or function normally

Stimulants

RSHE (PSHE)

Drugs and their risks

Depressants

Hallucinogens

Pupils learn which drugs are illegal, understand the effects of stimulants, depressants and hallucinogens, recognise links between drug use and mental health, and develop skills to stay safe. This unit includes includes content on the increased risk of potent synthetic drugs.

Risky substances: What do I need to know about illegal and prescription drugs?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Physical illness or injury, medical procedures, blood.

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

Which of these is an effect that stimulants have on the body?

Some stimulants are legal, such as caffeine.

Which statement about stimulants is true?

give them food and lots of water to help them recover

leave them to rest somewhere quiet and private

stay calm and get help if seriously worried

wait and see if they feel better on their own

What is the most important thing to do if someone is having a bad reaction to a stimulant?

Match each consequence of taking illegal stimulants to its type.

Which of these is a stimulant drink that many people have at breakfast?

Which of these is a part of the nervous system?

A drug is a substance that changes how the brain and/or {{}} works.

What are the risks of taking someone else's prescribed medication?

they haven't been prescribed by a medical professional

Why might taking illegal drugs be more risky than taking prescribed medication?

Stimulants

Lesson outcome

Content guidance