Science Organisms & Life Processes Conceptual 13–14 yrs

Effects of Drugs & Alcohol

毒品与酒精的影响

Description

Explain the effects of recreational drugs including alcohol, tobacco, and illegal substances on behaviour, health, and body systems, and distinguish between depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens

Mastery Evidence

✓ Categorises common recreational drugs as depressants, stimulants, or hallucinogens
✓ Explains specific effects of alcohol and tobacco on the body (e.g. liver damage, lung cancer)
✓ Discusses the difference between physical and psychological dependence

Assessment Prompt

If your child saw a news story about drug misuse, could they explain what different types of drugs do to the body and behaviour — and why some are more harmful than others?