A teacher’s view on alcohol and young people - Balance

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17 May 2021

A teacher’s view on alcohol and young people

Miss Rebecca Howard, PSHE education lead at John Spence Community High School has an important message for parents on the impact alcohol can have on their child’s education.

Here, Rebecca explains how alcohol can impact young people’s mental health, physical health and their academic performance.

 

Alcohol can impact young people's academic performance as they may lack in concentration after drinking alcohol.

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