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Drug Education Healthy Choices

Read the short scenario, then complete the questions. There are no personal questions: use a trusted adult if a real-life concern comes up. Medicines should only be taken as directed by a parent, carer or health professional.

A choice at the theme park

Sienna, Layla and Dylan are visiting a theme park. Near a ride, an older visitor offers the group an unknown tablet and says it will give them more energy. The friends do not know what it is. Later, Dylan sees someone looking unwell and unsteady near the queue. A park worker is nearby.

1.The older visitor offers an unknown tablet. What is the safest response?

Take it because the visitor says it gives energy.
Do not take it; move away and tell a trusted adult or park worker.
Ask a friend to try it first.
Keep it in a pocket for later.

2.Choose all the accurate statements about substances. Alcohol, nicotine, caffeine and medicines can affect the body or brain. Medicines are always safe if they look like lollies. Unknown substances may be dangerous. How many accurate statements are there?

One
Two
Three
None

3.Match each substance with a possible effect. A substance may have different effects on different people.

Alcohol
Nicotine in cigarettes or vapes
Caffeine
Medicine used as directed

May make some people feel restless or affect sleep.
Can affect judgement, balance and coordination.
Can lead to dependence and harm health.
May help treat an illness or condition.

4.True or false: A medicine prescribed for one person is automatically safe for someone else to take.

TrueFalse

5.Dylan notices a person looking unwell and unsteady. Write two safe actions the friends could take without putting themselves at risk.

6.Layla wants to refuse the tablet without starting an argument. Write one clear refusal and one next step she could take.

7.The group is unsure whether a drink contains caffeine. Which is the best way to make an informed choice?

Guess from the colour of the can.
Check the label with a trusted adult and choose not to drink it if they are unsure.
Believe any claim made by a stranger.
Drink it quickly so nobody notices.

8.Fill in the blanks: When someone feels pressured to try an unknown substance, they can say “”, move to a safer place, and speak to a adult.

9.Name two trusted adults or responsible people a Year 6 student could approach at a theme park or at home for help with a substance-related concern.

10.Sienna’s friend says, “Everyone tries it, so it must be safe.” Explain why this is not reliable evidence and give one safer way to check what to do.

11.Write a short, supportive message Sienna could send to a friend who is worried about pressure to try a substance. Include one action the friend can take.