Lesson 1 of 6
Introduction - alcohol and tobacco
This lesson will introduce the definition of drugs, including stimulants and depressants.
Lesson 1 of 6
Introduction - alcohol and tobacco
This lesson will introduce the definition of drugs, including stimulants and depressants.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Definition of drugs
- Stimulants and depressants
- General overview of alcohol and tobacco (what they are, effects etc.)
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5 Questions
Q1.What age can you buy alcohol?
What age can you buy alcohol?
13
16
21
Q2.What is the legal age to buy cigarettes'?
What is the legal age to buy cigarettes'?
13
16
21
Q3.What is nicotine?
What is nicotine?
A depressant.
A hallucinogen.
A type of acid.
Q4.What is an alcoholic drink?
What is an alcoholic drink?
A drink that doesn't contain ethanol.
A sugary fizzy drink.
Fruit juice.
Q5.You can smoke in?
You can smoke in?
Football stadiums.
In an office.
Restaurants.
5 Questions
Q1.What is a drug?
What is a drug?
A substance that has no psychological affect on us.
Food.
Water.
Q2.What is the addictive substance in tobacco smoke?
What is the addictive substance in tobacco smoke?
Carbon monoxide
Tar
Q3.Which drug is a depressant?
Which drug is a depressant?
Cocaine
Nicotine
Q4.Which drug is a stimulant?
Which drug is a stimulant?
Alcohol
Heroin
Q5.Which drug is illegal?
Which drug is illegal?
Caffeine
Nicotine