Substance Use

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NEW! Substance Unit Grades 8-12

Yukon’s curriculum has grade-appropriate learning outcomes from Kindergarten to Grade 12 related to the use of harmful substances such as poisons, prescription medications, alcohol and cannabis, as well as fentanyl and other illicit drugs.
Teachers can focus these Physical and Health Education lessons on topics that are relevant to their local community, such as cannabis, fentanyl and vaping are right now.
Education about alcohol, cannabis and other substances is an ongoing process throughout a student’s school years.

The activities and learnings in these lessons will give students an opportunity to explore their own values and understandings. Collaboration and factual discussions with their peers, teachers and subject matter experts will provide opportunities to make connections with how healthy choices both influence, and are influenced by physical, emotional and mental well-being.

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by Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services 1-866-456-3838 and Health Promotion Unit 1-867-667-3003
Please contact either of the numbers above if looking to book an expert in your classroom or school.