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Cannabis and Its Effects KS3

Free, practical material from ASH Wales. Find details, guidance and downloads below.

About this resource

This interactive educational package helps students separate fact from fiction and think critically about cannabis, its effects and the risks involved. The activities are designed to support informed discussion rather than assume that young people have used cannabis or ask them to share personal experiences.

What’s included?

  • Lesson Plan:Structured activities exploring the health, social, and legal consequences of cannabis use
  • Presentation:Engaging slides covering short-term & long-term effects, myths vs. facts, and real-life case studies
  • Activity Pack:Interactive exercises, including headline writing, case study investigations, and peer discussion prompts

Who is it for?

  • Secondary school teachers delivering PSHE, science, or health & wellbeing lessons in Wales.
  • Youth workers & wellbeing staff engaging young people in discussions on drug awareness.
  • Schools & community groups looking for effective substance awareness resources.
  • Parents & carers wanting to understand the risks and start conversations at home.

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