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
• 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

Sneak Peek

Who should take the course

This course is ideal for carers of drug and alcohol-dependant individuals, as well as healthcare, social care and counselling professionals, such as:

• Drug Addiction Therapists
• Drug & Alcohol Addiction Counsellors
• Substance Misuse Workers
• Substance Misuse Nurse
• Social Workers

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

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Course Curriculum

The detailed curriculum outline of our Alcohol and Drug Awareness is as follows: Module 01: Introduction to Drugs and Alcohol Addiction

• Introduction to Drugs and Alcohol Addiction

Module 02: Overview of Drugs

• Overview of Drugs

Module 03: Overview of Alcohol

• Overview of Alcohol

Module 04: Prevention and Awareness

• Prevention and Awareness

Module 05: Drugs and Alcohol Abuse at Workplace

• Drugs and Alcohol Abuse at Workplace

Module 06: Drugs and Alcohol Policy at Workplace

• Drugs and Alcohol Policy at Workplace

Module 07: Treatment of Drugs and Alcohol Addiction

• Treatment of Drugs and Alcohol Addiction

Module 08: Recovery and Post-Treatment Care

• Recovery and Post-Treatment Care

Module 09: Laws and Acts on Drugs

• Laws and Acts on Drugs

Module 10: Moving Beyond Addiction

• Moving Beyond Addiction