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Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training

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This drug and alcohol awareness course is designed to provide social care, healthcare and counselling professionals with an in-depth understanding of the causes, implications and treatment of substance misuse

including official statistics and NHS guidelines.

Whether you wish to stage an intervention for a loved one with an addiction or are looking to fast track a career in this field, this course is the perfect stepping stone. You will learn about the different types of drugs and their classification, the psychological and mental effects of misuse and much more.

Furthermore, you will learn how to identify a substance misuser, gaining the practical skills to know when someone needs help. You will explore the key best practice procedures for drug and alcohol testing in the workplace, as well as the basic policies regarding substance misuse at work.

Accredited, quality CPD training

Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day

Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover

Course material developed by qualified professionals

Self-paced learning accessible via laptop, tablet and smartphone

24/7 Learning assistance and tutor support

Discounts on bulk purchases

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

Demonstrate a clear understanding of the different types of illegal drugs

Understand the causes, health implications and treatment of substance misuse

Show an awareness of the statistics of drug and alcohol abuse in the UK

Explain the different types of drug treatments services available in the UK

Identify the main signs of drug and alcohol abuse and how substance misuse affects mental and physical health over time

Stage a drug intervention and understand when someone needs help

Note: This course is priced for individual self-directed learning. Enterprise, organisation and government training programmes are delivered under separate accredited contracts and include additional compliance, reporting and quality assurance services. Prices for enterprise/government customers follow our formal rate card.

Module 1: (Introduction to Drugs and Alcohol Addiction)

Module 2: (Overview of Drugs)

Module 3: (Overview of Alcohol)

Module 4: (Prevention and Awareness)

Module 5: (Drugs and Alcohol Abuse at Workplace)

Module 6: (Drugs and Alcohol Policy at Workplace)

Module 7: (Treatment of Drugs and Alcohol Addiction)

Module 8: (Recovery and Post-Treatment Care)

Module 9: (Laws and Acts on Drugs)

Module 10: (Moving Beyond Addiction)

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