From tobacco and alcohol to heroin and amphetamines, substance abuse affects millions of people throughout the UK. By better understanding the nature of addiction, the types of substances commonly abused and the impact dependency has on the mind and body, you will be equipped to manage substance abuse. Our Working With Substance Abuse course is ideal for anybody working in the social care sector and anybody working with children and families.
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Description
Our Drug & Alcohol Awareness course equips candidates with a rich understanding of how substance abuse affects people and how to support individuals that may be experiencing issues related to addiction and dependency. Candidates will gain a greater understanding of dependencies and consequential behaviours, the motivations behind substance abuse and how to support families or individuals affected by issues such as alcoholism and drug addiction.
Learning outcomes
The Problem for society.
Legislation
Substance misuse.
Alcohol misuse.
Self medication.
Prescription medication.
Impact on the individual and others.
Impact in the workplace and identifying the problem.
Managing drug and alcohol misuse at work.
