Year 7 · RSHE and PSHE · Drugs, alcohol, smoking and vaping · Lesson 3

Drugs, the law and staying safe

Drugs and the law: what drugs are, Classes A, B and C under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 with maximum penalties, possession vs supply, health and legal risks, county lines exploitation and where to get help.

18-minute video lesson

Teaching, worked examples and 20 practice questions solved step by step.

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What your child will learn

Define a drug and give examples
Explain drug classes and penalties
Tell possession and supply apart
Recognise county lines grooming and know where to get help

The method

Facts + law.
Say no, leave.
Spot grooming.
Tell an adult.

Key words: drugs, Misuse of Drugs Act, Class A, possession, supply, county lines, Talk to FRANK.

Worked examples

The first three practice questions from the lesson, with every step.

Question 1

What is a drug?

Step 1: Changes body or mind

Answer: a substance that changes how the body or mind works

Question 2

Are medicines drugs?

Step 1: Legal

Answer: yes - legal drugs that help when used correctly

Question 3

Which law classifies illegal drugs in the UK?

Step 1: 1971

Answer: the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971