Drug and Alcohol Misuse

Drug and Alcohol Misuse

Specialist

Who is this course aimed at?

For those caring for people living with drug or alcohol addiction

Course Aims

To know the signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol misuse and know how to care for people with addiction

Learning Outcomes

  • Know the difference between habit and addiction
  • Understand how addiction develops
  • Be aware of legislation relating to drugs and alcohol
  • Be aware of types of illegal drugs
  • Be aware of New Psychoactive Substances
  • Know how drug misuse affects mental health
  • Know signs of drug misuse
  • Know effects of drug misuse
  • Know signs of alcohol misuse
  • Know effects of alcohol misuse
  • Understand the effects of withdrawal and detoxification
  • Be aware of some treatments for drug and alcohol addiction

Course available as

Face to Face
Course Length: 3 Hours

Contact Us

For more information, or to book any of our courses, please contact us on 01706 375578