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Drugs - Age 7-11

Medicines can help when you are ill, but they can also be harmful if misused. Learn how to stay safe, ask for help, and make smart choices.

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Fascinating Fact:

Only take medicine that is given by a parent, carer, school staff, or a doctor, and only in the right amount.

In PSHE Health Education (age 7-11), learning about drugs and medicines helps you understand what they are for and how to use them safely. You learn why labels and instructions matter, and why it is important to talk to a trusted adult if you are unsure.

Key Terms

Medicine: Something used to help treat or prevent illness when taken in the correct way.
Prescription: Instructions from a doctor for a specific person’s medicine.
Dose: The amount of medicine taken at one time.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is the difference between drugs and medicine?

A drug is any substance that can change how the body or brain works. Medicine is a drug that is used carefully to help with illness or pain.

Why should you never take someone else’s medicine?

You should never take someone else’s medicine because it could be the wrong type or strength for you. It can cause side effects, allergies, or make you very unwell.

What should a child do if they find tablets or a vape outside?

If you find tablets or a vape outside, do not touch it. Move away and tell a trusted adult, such as a teacher, parent, or carer, so they can deal with it safely.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

Caffeine is a drug found in which everyday drink?

Lemonade

Coffee

Orange juice

Water

Caffeine can also be found in tea and some fizzy drinks

2 .

Where should medicines be kept?

Out of reach of small children

In the garden shed

In the bathroom

Under the sink

A bathroom cabinet is a common place to keep medicine

3 .

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

Mechanical

Medicine

Mediator

Meditation

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

4 .

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

10-12 units

7-9 units

5-6 units

3-4 units

One unit is roughly a third of a pint of beer

5 .

What is an alcoholic?

Someone who sells alcohol

Someone who has never drunk alcohol

Someone who is addicted to alcohol

A fancy drink

There are many types of alcoholic drinks

6 .

Where do medicines come from?

Post Office

Greengrocers

Butchers

Pharmacy

Some larger supermarkets have their own pharmacy

7 .

At what age are you allowed to buy alcohol?

You may be asked to prove your age

8 .

Which of these drugs is illegal?

Cocaine

Caffeine

Cigarettes

Alcohol

You can purchase the others in most shops

9 .

Which is not a consequence of smoking?

You get more chest infections

You will have fresh breath

You have an increased risk of heart attack

You could get lung cancer

Smoking is very harmful to your health

10 .

What effect does nicotine from cigarettes have on the body?

It makes you feel sick

It can make you feel happy

It makes you crave more

It makes you run faster

Nicotine is very addictive

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - What are medicines and drugs?

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

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