Legal vs Illegal Drugs
Name one legal drug.
What type of drug slows down the body? (depressant, stimulant, or hallucinogen)
Depressant
Is it legal for Year 8 students to drink alcohol?
Yes...
Name one short-term effect of alcohol.
Nausea / vomiting / poor decision making / slurred speech
What does being assertive mean?
Being assertive means confidently saying how you feel or what you want.
Name one illegal drug.
Cannabis, Cocaine, Ice etc.
What type of drug speeds up the body?
Stimulant
What is the legal drinking age in Australia?
18+ years old.
Name one long-term effect of alcohol.
Liver disease / anxiety / relationship breakdowns / heart disease
Give one way to stay safe at a party
Plan a safe way home / stay with friends / don’t accept drinks from strangers
What is the main difference between legal and illegal drugs?
How accessible they are?
Legal Regulation.
Status.
What type of drug affects how you see or hear things? What are the 5 thing it affects?
Hallucinogens.
See, hear, smell, taste, touch.
Name one rule about alcohol at parties to stay safe.
Stay with friends / don’t accept drinks from strangers / don’t leave your drink unattended
Which type of effect is “vomiting” – short-term or long-term?
Short-term.
What is one way to say “no” to alcohol?
$300: Say “No thanks” clearly / make an excuse / suggest doing something else
Give one example of when a legal drug can become illegal.
A legal drug becomes illegal if it is misused, like taking someone else’s prescription or drinking underage.
Which classification does alcohol belong to?
Depressant
Why are there laws about alcohol for young people?
Laws exist to protect young people’s health and safety because alcohol can harm their developing bodies.
Explain how alcohol can affect friendships.
Alcohol can lead to arguments, poor decisions, or embarrassing behaviour that damages friendships.
Why is it important to stay with friends at a party?
Staying with friends keeps you safe and ensures someone can help if something goes wrong
Explain why some illegal drugs may become legal in certain situations.
Some illegal drugs can become legal for medical use, like cannabis being used for certain illnesses with a doctor’s approval.
Compare TWO drug types and explain how they affect the body differently.
Stimulants speed up the body and can make people feel more alert, while depressants slow the body down and can make people feel relaxed or sleepy.
Explain what could happen if someone breaks alcohol laws
They could get in trouble with the police, receive fines, or put themselves and others in unsafe situations.
Explain one long-term impact of alcohol and how it affects a person’s life
One long-term impact is liver disease. This damages the body over time and can make a person very sick, showing why it’s important to make safe choices.
Explain how being assertive can help you avoid risky situations involving alcohol
Being assertive helps you say no to alcohol and avoid pressure, which keeps you safe and in control of your choices.