Drugs and Alcohol Awareness
The aim of this course is to greater increase your knowledge of alcohol and drug misuse, as well as relevant legislation.
Description
According to the NHS, in 2018 there were 1.3 million alcohol-induced hospital admissions in the UK, an 8% rise in the previous year. Meanwhile, drug-related mental and behavioral disorders caused 7,376 hospital admissions, with 18,053 people admitted for poisoning by drug misuse.
Alcohol and drugs affect performance, concentration and alertness, and also result in as many as 17 million lost working days every year, costing £6 billion in productivity. Make sure your employees are aware of the dangers and signs of drug and alcohol abuse, protecting your staff and your business.
In our Drugs and Alcohol Awareness course, you will gain a detailed insight into how drug and alcohol misuse impact someone’s life. You will learn about the various ways to treat addictions, such as detoxification, rehabilitation and various methods to cope while in recovery.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Describe the physical, psychological and sociological effects of alcohol
- Name and identify illegal drugs, know their effects and recognise the health risks
- Recognise the impact of drug and alcohol misuse on children
- Describe the 5 outcomes the government aims for every child to achieve.