Resources for Schools

Do you know how many young people drink regularly in the UK and around the world?

Do you know how many young people drink regularly in the UK and around the world?

Laws relating to the purchase and consumption of alcohol for those under 18.

1. Why might a parent allow their child to taste some alcohol even if they aren’t allowed to buy it themselves until they’re 18?
2. Why do you think the law says that people under 18 can’t buy alcohol from shops, off-licences and supermarkets?

Considering the short and long term effects of alcohol on the body and the effects of alcohol misuse on and individuals, their friends and family and the wider community

Teacher notes for activities included in the Alcohol and its effects (physical and social) chapter of the Teacher workbook

There are strict legal limits for the maximum amount of alcohol that can be in a person’s blood when they drive

This selection of activities is important to help students to understand the effect alcohol has on the body, including the short term and long term physical effects and the social implications.

Discover how alcohol affects different parts and functions of the body

How alcohol effects different parts and functions of the body - simple version

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As pupils get older, it is important that they understand the possible long term consequences of breaking the law.

This selection of activities is important to help students to understand fully the laws relating to alcohol and the consequences of breaking these.

Teacher notes for all activities in the Alcohol and the Law chapter of the teacher workbook

Laws relating to the sale of and consumption of alcohol for those under 18

What is a unit and how much is too much?

What is a unit and how much is too much?

This guide gives you tips on how to stay safe and drink responsibly if you choose to drink, plus advice on what to do and where to go for help and support if things go wrong.

What is a unit and how much is too much?

How the amount of alcohol consumed can result in different outcomes

How the amount of alcohol consumed can result in different outcomes