Addiction Awareness Training: Drugs and Alcohol (Half Day)

This Addiction Awareness training course is designed to help healthcare professionals, caregivers, and support workers recognise the signs of substance misuse, understand the risks, and provide effective support strategies.

What You Will Learn

This comprehensive training covers:

–Understanding Addiction – Learn the fundamentals of drug and alcohol addiction, including physical and psychological dependency.
–Recognising Signs & Symptoms – Identify key indicators of substance misuse and how addiction affects behavior, decision-making, and mental health.
–Alcohol Abuse & Drug Dependency – Differentiate between recreational use, misuse, and full addiction, covering legal and illegal substances.
–Health Risks & Consequences – Explore the short- and long-term effects of addiction, including physical health problems, mental health disorders, and social impacts.
–Counseling & Communication Skills – Gain basic counseling techniques to support individuals struggling with addiction in a professional and compassionate manner.
–Intervention & Support Strategies – Learn harm reduction approaches, safeguarding responsibilities, and referral pathways for rehabilitation and recovery services.

Who Should Attend?

This drug and alcohol awareness course is ideal for health and social care professionals, support workers, managers, and anyone working with individuals at risk of substance misuse.