PSHE Drugs, Alcohol & Real-Life Decisions - 7 Complete Lessons (Vaping, Cannabis, Peer Pressure & University Safety) KS5 16+

LIFE 101: Drugs, Alcohol & Real-Life Decisions is a complete seven-lesson PSHE bundle for students aged 16–18, designed to prepare young people for university life, greater independence and responsible decision-making. With seven fully resourced PowerPoint presentations, this engaging series explores alcohol, vaping, cannabis, prescription medication, peer pressure, personal safety and emergency awareness through realistic scenarios and collaborative activities. Rather than relying on lectures or scare tactics, students become investigators, decision-makers, fact-checkers and university safety consultants. Each 60-minute lesson includes interactive tasks, printable resources, practical challenges and teacher guidance. Seven Complete Lessons Included Lesson 1 – One Night Out: The Decisions That Change Everything An interactive six-round simulation following university students through a night out. Students explore alcohol, peer pressure, unknown substances, friendship, emergencies and getting home safely. Lesson 2 – Alcohol Mythbusters: What Is Actually Happening? Six investigation stations challenge common alcohol myths. Students calculate alcohol units, analyse evidence, explore university scenarios and practise making informed decisions. Lesson 3 – The Vape Investigation: Who Is Selling You What? Students investigate nicotine, vaping risks, social-media marketing and misinformation. Activities include a Claims Lab, Marketing Detective, vaping cost calculations and an investigative newsroom challenge. Lesson 4 – Cannabis: Claims, Evidence and Consequences An evidence-based investigation of THC, CBD, dependence, mental health, medicinal cannabis and legal considerations. Students fact-check social-media claims and create an accurate information card. Lesson 5 – 02:17 AM: Your Friend Needs Help A practical emergency-awareness lesson exploring alcohol poisoning, overdose warning signs, seizures and suspected drink spiking. Students complete emergency scenarios, practise calling for help and create a pocket safety card. Lesson 6 – The Party Safety Lab: Can You Handle Freshers' Week? A five-round Freshers' Week simulation covering boundaries, peer pressure, unknown substances, emergencies and safe transport. Students produce and evaluate a practical Freshers' Survival Guide. Lesson 7 – The Study Drug Dilemma An extension lesson exploring prescription medication, ADHD medication myths, academic pressure, medicine-sharing and safer study strategies. Students investigate evidence, analyse university dilemmas and develop a Study-Week Safety Plan. What's Included? * 7 complete, editable PowerPoint presentations * 7 × 60-minute lessons – approximately 7 hours of teaching * Contemporary visually engaging slides * Interactive investigations and collaborative challenges * Realistic university-life scenarios * Printable student worksheets and activity cards * Evidence-based discussion and decision-making tasks * Reflection activities and practical final products * Teacher answer keys and guidance * Safeguarding considerations and information sources * Optional extension and CAS-linked opportunities * All printable resources are included within their corresponding PowerPoint presentations. Why Choose This Bundle? * Ready to teach – Seven structured lessons with supporting resources. * Student-centred – Investigations, simulations, teamwork and critical thinking. * Real-life relevance – Designed around sixth-form independence and university preparation. * Practical skills – Develops safer decision-making, communication, boundaries and emergency awareness. * Evidence-based – Challenges misinformation without exaggeration or stigma. * Flexible – Teach as a complete unit or use individual lessons independently. Ideal For * Sixth Form PSHE – Years 12–13 * KS5 Personal Development * University transition and Freshers' Week preparation * Drugs and alcohol education * Health, safety and wellbeing programmes * Life Skills and independent-living education * International schools teaching students aged 16+ Seven engaging lessons. Realistic decisions. Practical skills for life beyond school.