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Caffeine is a drug found in coffee.

Drugs

Medicines can help, but they must be used safely. This quiz explores what drugs and medicines are, why rules matter, and how to make safer choices.

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Fascinating Fact:

Adults can buy some medicines from shops or pharmacies, but children should only take them with adult supervision. Labels and instructions exist to keep people safe.

In KS2 PSHE, learning about drugs includes understanding the difference between medicines and harmful substances, and why rules exist to protect people. Pupils explore how medicines are used to treat illness, why the correct dose matters, and why you should never share medicines or take unknown tablets. This topic also covers making safe choices, saying no to risky situations, and knowing who to ask for help if you are worried about drugs or medicines.

Key Terms

  • Medicine: A drug used to prevent or treat illness when it is taken correctly and safely.
  • Dose: The amount of a medicine you should take, and how often, to use it safely.
  • Substance: Something that can affect the body or mind, including helpful medicines and harmful drugs.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is the difference between a drug and a medicine?

A drug is any substance that can change how the body works. A medicine is a drug that is used to help someone feel better or treat an illness when it is used correctly.

Why is it dangerous to take someone else’s medicine?

Taking someone else’s medicine is dangerous because it might be the wrong drug or dose for you, it could cause side effects, and it may hide symptoms that need medical attention.

What should I do if I find tablets or medicine and I am not sure what they are?

If you find tablets or medicine you do not recognise, do not touch or taste them. Tell a trusted adult straight away, such as a parent, carer, teacher, or another responsible adult.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .
What is another name for drugs that can make us recover from illness?
Medicine
Meditation
Mediator
Mechanical
Medicines should only be taken when prescribed by a doctor or when an adult says it is ok
2 .
Where should medicines be kept?
Under the sink
In the bathroom
In the garden shed
Out of reach of small children
A bathroom cabinet is a common place to keep medicine
3 .
Where do medicines come from?
Greengrocers
Butchers
Pharmacy
Post Office
Some larger supermarkets have their own pharmacy
4 .
What effect does nicotine from cigarettes have on the body?
It can make you feel happy
It makes you crave more
It makes you run faster
It makes you feel sick
Nicotine is very addictive
5 .
Which is not a consequence of smoking?
You will have fresh breath
You could get lung cancer
You have an increased risk of heart attack
You get more chest infections
Smoking is very harmful to your health
6 .
At what age are you allowed to buy alcohol?
17
18
21
25
You may be asked to prove your age
7 .
What is a safe amount of alcohol for a man to drink in one day?
3-4 units
5-6 units
7-9 units
10-12 units
One unit is roughly a third of a pint of beer
8 .
What is an alcoholic?
A fancy drink
Someone who is addicted to alcohol
Someone who has never drunk alcohol
Someone who sells alcohol
There are many types of alcoholic drinks
9 .
Caffeine is a drug found in which everyday drink?
Water
Orange juice
Coffee
Lemonade
Caffeine can also be found in tea and some fizzy drinks
10 .
Which of these drugs is illegal?
Alcohol
Cigarettes
Cocaine
Caffeine
You can purchase the others in most shops

 

Author:  Amanda Swift (Primary School Teacher & Educational Content Developer)
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