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Addiction Awareness Training: Drugs and Alcohol

Build awareness of drug and alcohol misuse and its effects.

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Course overview

Explore recognising concerns, communicating sensitively, reducing harm and connecting people with appropriate support.

What you will learn

  1. 01Understand physical and psychological dependence
  2. 02Recognise changes linked to substance misuse
  3. 03Distinguish use, misuse and dependence
  4. 04Explore health, mental-health and social consequences
  5. 05Develop compassionate communication and basic support skills
  6. 06Review harm reduction, safeguarding and referral routes

Who should attend

Care professionals, support workers and managers working with people affected by substance misuse.

Why choose this course?

  • Learn through practical case studies with experienced trainers
  • Build confidence in providing compassionate substance-misuse support

Ready to arrange this course?

Ask about workplace delivery or upcoming open-course dates.

Addiction Awareness Training: Drugs and Alcohol

Half day