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
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If your child 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?
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
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- 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
“If your child 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?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Conceptual
- Subject
- Science
- Domain
- Organisms & Life Processes
- Age range
- Ages 13–14
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