Substance Misuse Awareness Training | Online Courses

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This course provides an overview of the issues surrounding substance misuse in the UK. It gives practical advice on the risks of misuse in children and young people as well as covering what substances can be abused.

Duration

Dependent on delivery method, this course takes between 1-2 hours to complete and gain your certificate.

Entry & Level

There are no barriers to entry on this course. This is an awareness course, suitable for all.

Certification

On completion of this course, either download your certificate or access at a later date online.

Accreditations

This course is CPD accredited. It meets accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

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COURSE OUTLINE

The aim of this 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:

Substance misuse risks
Types of misused substances
Impact of substance misuse
Concerns about substance misuse

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

On completion of this course, learners will:

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