Substance Misuse Research Task

I understand the effect that a range of substances including tobacco and alcohol can have on the body. HWB 2-38a

I know that popular culture, the media and peer groups as well as my own attitudes and values can influence how I feel about substance use and recognise the impact this may have on my actions. HWB 2-39a

I know that alcohol and drugs can affect people’s ability to make decisions. HWB 2-40a

I can identify the different kinds of risks associated with the use and misuse of a range of substances. HWB 2-41a

I know of actions I can take to help someone in an emergency. HWB 2-42a

I understand the impact that misuse of substances can have on individuals, their families and friends. HWB 2-43a

I can:

  • State some of the effects that substances have on the body
  • Create a list of influences
  • State their feelings
  • Identify some possible outcomes of specific actions resulting from outside influences
  • Outline how drugs and alcohol can affect my ability to make decisions
  • List different kinds of risks associated with the use and misuse of substances
  • Explain and emergency situations to an operator
  • Relate first aid skills to given situations
  • Further develop first aid skills e.g dealing with burns
  • Explain how people/ services can help in an emergency

Using the website links listed below, your task is to design and create an A3 poster using Publisher to inform your classmates of the dangers of substance misuse. You must include:

  • The effects and health risks related to tobacco and alcohol misuse
  • The impact of external influences/pressures and how these can affect personal decisions, actions and outcomes
  • The impact and risks of misusing drugs and alcohol and how it can affect your ability to make good decisions
  • The negative social side effects of substance misuse on individuals, their families and friends
  • How to deal with emergencies using the operator, emergency services and first aid

http://www.quit.org.uk/PrimaryResourcePack.pdf

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/z8b97ty/resources/1

http://www.thegrid.org.uk/learning/pshe/drugs/materials/documents/drugs_booklet.pdf

http://www.talktofrank.com/drug/alcohol

http://www.talktofrank.com/drug/tobacco

http://www.talktofrank.com/emergency-help

http://www.drinkaware.co.uk/media/143553/alcohol%20and%20the%20body%20infographic%202.pdf

You will have 4 weeks to plan and prepare your presentation and will present to the rest of the class on the 5th week.

 

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