KS2 PSHE Drugs | What are Medicines and Addictive Substances

PSHE Quiz - Drugs (Questions)

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.

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What is another name for drugs that can make us recover from illness?

[ ]	Medicine
[ ]	Meditation
[ ]	Mediator
[ ]	Mechanical

Where should medicines be kept?

[ ]	Under the sink
[ ]	In the bathroom
[ ]	In the garden shed
[ ]	Out of reach of small children

Where do medicines come from?

[ ]	Greengrocers
[ ]	Butchers
[ ]	Pharmacy
[ ]	Post Office

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

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

At what age are you allowed to buy alcohol?

[ ]	17
[ ]	18
[ ]	21
[ ]	25

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

What is an alcoholic?

[ ]	A fancy drink
[ ]	Someone who is addicted to alcohol
[ ]	Someone who has never drunk alcohol
[ ]	Someone who sells alcohol

Caffeine is a drug found in which everyday drink?

[ ]	Water
[ ]	Orange juice
[ ]	Coffee
[ ]	Lemonade

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Which of these drugs is illegal?

[ ]	Alcohol
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[ ]	Cocaine
[ ]	Caffeine

PSHE Quiz - Drugs (Answers)

What is another name for drugs that can make us recover from illness?

[x]	Medicine
[ ]	Meditation
[ ]	Mediator
[ ]	Mechanical

Medicines should only be taken when prescribed by a doctor or when an adult says it is ok

Where should medicines be kept?

[ ]	Under the sink
[ ]	In the bathroom
[ ]	In the garden shed
[x]	Out of reach of small children

A bathroom cabinet is a common place to keep medicine

Where do medicines come from?

[ ]	Greengrocers
[ ]	Butchers
[x]	Pharmacy
[ ]	Post Office

Some larger supermarkets have their own pharmacy

What effect does nicotine from cigarettes have on the body?

[ ]	It can make you feel happy
[x]	It makes you crave more
[ ]	It makes you run faster
[ ]	It makes you feel sick

Nicotine is very addictive

Which is not a consequence of smoking?

[x]	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

At what age are you allowed to buy alcohol?

[ ]	17
[x]	18
[ ]	21
[ ]	25

You may be asked to prove your age

What is a safe amount of alcohol for a man to drink in one day?

[x]	3-4 units
[ ]	5-6 units
[ ]	7-9 units
[ ]	10-12 units

One unit is roughly a third of a pint of beer

What is an alcoholic?

[ ]	A fancy drink
[x]	Someone who is addicted to alcohol
[ ]	Someone who has never drunk alcohol
[ ]	Someone who sells alcohol

There are many types of alcoholic drinks