Drugs and Alcohol Social Story | SEN, ASD, SEMH & PSHE Resource

Support pupils to understand the risks of drugs and alcohol with this clear, accessible and age-appropriate social story, designed for learners who benefit from simple language, visual structure and repeated reinforcement.

This resource explains key ideas around drugs, alcohol, peer pressure, personal safety, healthy choices and asking for help in a calm and non-judgemental way. Complex information is broken into manageable sections to help pupils understand how substances can affect the body, behaviour, decision-making and wellbeing.

Ideal for pupils with SEN, autism (ASD), SEMH needs, communication difficulties or additional learning needs, as well as for whole-class PSHE, intervention work and pastoral support.

This resource can help pupils to:

• understand what drugs and alcohol are
• recognise that some substances can be harmful
• explore the effects of drugs and alcohol on health and behaviour
• understand peer pressure and risky situations
• practise making safe and responsible choices
• learn how to say no confidently
• identify trusted adults who can offer support
• develop awareness of personal safety and wellbeing

Perfect for PSHE, RSE, life skills, SEN intervention, nurture groups, pastoral support, secondary school and specialist provision.

A practical and inclusive resource for teaching drug and alcohol awareness, healthy choices, personal safety and decision-making in a way that is accessible to a wide range of learners.

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