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Staff working with young or vulnerable people may encounter issues relating to the misuse of alcohol, drugs or other substances. Many people who suffer from substance abuse can develop health complications, which could result in medical care. Ensure your staff know the signs and what to do if they have concerns about substance misuse.

This Substance Misuse course gives practical advice on the risks of misuse in children and young people, what substances can be abused, how to spot signs of substance misuse, and what action to take if you know or suspect someone is using drugs or alcohol.

Duration Depending on the delivery method, it takes between 1-2 hours to complete this Substance Misuse Awareness training course and gain your certificate.

Entry & Level There are no barriers to entry on this Substance Misuse course. This is an awareness course, suitable for all.

Certification On completion of this Substance Misuse training course, either download your certificate or access it later online.

Accreditations This Substance Misuse training course is CPD accredited. It meets accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

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Substance Misuse Awareness Training Course Outline

The aim of this Substance Misuse course is to help raise awareness of why young people and children use drugs and alcohol, as well as how to identify the early signs of substance misuse.

The key points covered in this course are:

What substance misuse is
Types of misused substances
Substance misuse risks
Use of drugs and alcohol among young people
How to spot substance misuse
Impact of substance misuse
Concerns about substance misuse

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Substance Misuse Awareness Training Course Learning Outcomes

On completion of this Substance Misuse Awareness course, learners should know and understand the following:

What substance misuse is
Have a greater awareness of what substance misuse is and its prevalence
Types of misused substances
Understand the categories of drugs and their effects
Substance misuse risks
Learn about the law and the consequences of drug abuse
Use of drugs and alcohol among young people
Have an increased understanding of why young people use drugs and alcohol
How to spot substance misuse
Recognise the early signs of drug or alcohol use that might indicate a concern
Impact of substance misuse
Understand the impact substance misuse has on families
Concerns about substance misuse
Know how to take action if you know or suspect that a child or a young person is using drugs or alcohol

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FAQ - SUBSTANCE MISUSE AWARENESS ONLINE TRAINING COURSE

Frequently Asked Questions

Substance abuse is a serious issue and, without intervention, can have grave implications for young people. Here are some of the most asked questions that are put to our specialists.

What is substance misuse? Substance misuse is the use of substances such as alcohol and drugs, often referred to as psychoactive, in a way that is harmful or hazardous to health.

What is the impact of substance misuse? The misuse of these substances can cause behavioural, cognitive and physiological problems as dependency develops.

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