In addition to resources you were looking for, you may find this useful to support your learners. It includes a session plan, PowerPoint and activities.

General aim of this session:

The session aims are: Understand the harmful effects of alcohol and drug use, including possible health issues.  Understand where to seek help and support on alcohol and drug misuse.

Learning objectives of the sessions:

By the end of this session learners must be able to:

• State what alcohol is and the unit strength of different types of alcohol drink.
• Identify types of substance which are misused.
• Identify why people may misuse alcohol and drugs and the effects of substance misuse.
• List the effects of withdrawing from alcohol and drugs.
• Identify sources of help and information in relation to alcohol and substance misuse.

Some learners should be able to:

• Produce a leaflet suitable for parents outlining the signs of substance misuse.

Some learners could be able to:

Prepare a talk to give in assembly explaining the effects of substance misuse on family and friends.