PSHE DRUGS BOOKLET

This comprehensive Year 9 PSHE booklet introduces students to drugs education through a clear, structured and age‑appropriate sequence of learning. It covers legal and illegal drugs, UK drug classifications, risks and consequences, myths and misconceptions, and the short‑ and long‑term effects of substances such as alcohol, tobacco, cannabis and prescription medications. Students engage with visual literacy tasks, scenario‑based decision‑making, myth‑busting, quizzes, mind‑mapping, and a mock trial exploring arguments for and against legalisation. The booklet also embeds statutory RSHE outcomes, British Values, and trauma‑informed classroom principles, supporting pupils to think critically, challenge social norms, and develop safe, informed strategies for managing peer influence and risk.