Drug and Alcohol Awareness
Approved by: CPD
Description
Course Description
This course is aimed at managers and staff in all industries who play a role in reducing drug, alcohol
and substance misuse in the UK.
The course starts with official statistics to illustrate the scale of drug and alcohol abuse in the UK.
You'll learn in detail about commonly used drugs, including cannabis, cocaine, heroin, LSD, ecstasy
and some new designer drugs.
Turning to alcohol abuse, the course will show you how to introduce a 4-stage plan to deal with any
problems - including how to write an effective Drug and Alcohol Policy. Beyond this the course will
explore best business practice in terms of HR, legislation, spotting signs of drug misuse and the
implementation of workplace solutions.
The course also explains how the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) can help with
effective alcohol and drugs policies and the development of related management skills.
Finally, it looks at current drug treatments and the options for outside support available to
individuals and organisations.
Target Audience
This course is aimed at managers and staff in all industries who have a critical role to play in reducing
drug, alcohol and substance misuse in the UK.
Advantages
Online training is flexible, efficient and cost-effective, so candidates can progress through the
modules at their own pace, in their own time, making it easy to fit the training around their work
and personal life.
Further Progression
Other courses that would be useful for candidates taking this one include Conflict Management, and
Leadership skills
| Module Number | Module Name | Pass % Required |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Statistics and Signs of Misuse | 70 |
| 2 | Illegal Drugs Part 1 | 70 |
| 3 | Illegal Drugs Part 2 | 70 |
| 4 | Alcohol Misuse | 70 |
| 5 | Company Best Practice Part 1 | 70 |
| 6 | Company Best Practice Part 2 | 70 |
| 7 | Company Best Practice Part 3 | 70 |
| 8 | Drug Treatment Services and Further Support | 70 |
Recommended System Requirements
• Browser: Up to date web browser
• Video: Up to date video drivers
• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Duration: 80 minutes
(Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions)
