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Looking After Your Body — The Facts

Medicines and Drugs

• Some substances help us when we are ill — these are medicines
• Some substances change how our brain and body work in harmful ways
• Even medicines can be harmful if taken incorrectly
• Only take medicine from a trusted adult

What You Need to Know

• Illegal drugs can seriously harm children
• Cigarettes and alcohol are also drugs — they cause harm too
• Your brain is still growing — drugs can damage it
• Adults who give drugs to children break the law

How to Say No

• 'No thanks, I don't want to'
• 'My mum/dad would kill me!'
• 'No — and I'm telling a teacher'
• Say it clearly, walk away, and tell someone

Your Body Belongs to You

• No one can make you take something you don't want to
• If anyone tries to — it's not okay
• Tell a trusted adult immediately
• You will NOT be in trouble for telling

Get Help

• 👨‍👩‍👧 Parent or carer
• 👩‍🏫 Teacher
• 📞 Childline: 0800 1111
• 🚨 Emergency: 999

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Say no. Tell someone. Stay safe.