🧠 Part 1: Physical Effects on the Body

1. Circle the body parts that can be affected by drugs and alcohol:

Brain

Liver

Heart

Lungs

Kidneys

Stomach

2. Fill in the blanks about alcohol effects:

Alcohol affects the __________ by slowing down thinking and decision-making. It can damage the __________ over time, which is responsible for filtering toxins from the body. Alcohol can also affect the __________ by changing its rhythm and making it work harder.

3. Match the substance with its main physical effect:

1. Alcohol

2. Cannabis

3. Tobacco

4. Energy drinks with caffeine

A. Damages lungs and breathing

B. Slows reaction time and coordination

C. Affects memory and concentration

D. Increases heart rate and anxiety

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Part 2: Effects on Relationships

4. How might drug or alcohol use affect family relationships? Write three ways:

5. Circle the feelings that family members might experience when someone they care about uses drugs or alcohol:

Worried

Angry

Confused

Scared

Disappointed

Helpless

6. True or False - Circle the correct answer:

Drug and alcohol use only affects the person using them:

True

False

Friends might feel left out if someone starts using substances:

True

False

Family trust can be damaged by substance use:

True

False

🤝 Part 3: Supporting Others

7. Complete these sentence starters about supporting someone affected by drugs or alcohol:

When someone uses drugs/alcohol, their friends might feel:

When someone uses drugs/alcohol, their family might feel:

One way to help a friend affected by substance use is:

8. What are some positive ways to communicate with someone who is struggling with substance use? List three ideas:

💭 Part 4: Reflection and Understanding

9. Draw or describe a healthy way to cope with stress instead of using drugs or alcohol:

10. Who could you talk to if you or someone you know needed help with drug or alcohol problems? Circle all that apply:

Parents or whānau

School counsellor

Teacher

Doctor or nurse

Trusted friend

Helpline (like Youthline)

11. Reflection: Why is it important to understand how drugs and alcohol affect both our bodies and our relationships?

12. Fill in the missing words about making healthy choices:

Making __________ choices about drugs and alcohol helps protect our __________ and our __________. When we understand the __________ of substances, we can make better __________ for ourselves and support others in our community.