Drug and Alcohol Awareness
CPD Accredited | CPD Hours: 3 | Live Online/Face to Face
Gain the Skills to Support Individuals Struggling with Addiction
Our Drug and Alcohol Awareness course equips you with essential knowledge and practical strategies to work effectively with individuals facing substance misuse challenges. Whether you support adults or young people, this course deepens your understanding of addiction, its risks, and behaviours linked to drug and alcohol abuse.
What You’ll Learn
Explore the causes behind substance misuse and discover how addiction impacts physical, mental, and emotional health. You will learn about evidence-based treatments, recovery options, and aftercare support to help your clients on their journey to wellness.
What to Expect
Join our live Drug and Alcohol Awareness training to access vital information, proven techniques, and ongoing support. This course empowers you to create personalised, effective treatment plans, enabling you to make an immediate positive impact on those you support.
Who Should Enrol?
This course is perfect for counsellors, therapists, youth workers, teachers, pastoral carers, and professionals working with vulnerable individuals affected by addiction. If you want to offer practical, informed support to people struggling with drug and alcohol issues, this training is for you.
Learning Objectives
- Recognise early warning signs of drug and alcohol dependency
- Understand the effects and risks of various substances
- Learn alcohol consumption limits and drug classifications
- Explore relevant legislation surrounding substance use
- Identify long-term physical and mental health consequences
- Examine the link between substance misuse and mental health
- Understand treatment options and recovery pathways
- Develop Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) with clients
- Navigate support networks and resources available for addiction recovery
"Highly recommended course for anyone wanting a better understanding of drugs and alcohol and how they impact people " Clive, Birmingham
"Very clear and interesting. I definitely recommend this course." Sonia, Birmingham
FAQ's
Can drug and alcohol abuse cause Schizophrenia?
Research has indicated that the use of drugs, especially cannabis, LSD, cocaine or amphetamines, can heighten the likelihood of developing schizophrenia, psychosis, or a similar illness. It is uncertain whether drug use directly triggers symptoms in individuals who are susceptible to schizophrenia, or if they are more inclined to use drugs.
What are drug and alcohol services?
Drug and alcohol services can provide the following:
- Advice
- Information
- Interventions to reduce harm
- Recovery planning
- Structured treatment programs
What is drug-induced psychosis?
Substance-induced psychosis is a serious condition triggered by alcohol or drug use. It can also manifest during withdrawal from alcohol or other drugs. Recognizing the symptoms, such as visual hallucinations, disorientation, and memory problems, is crucial for timely intervention and treatment.
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CPD Hours
3 CPD Hours
Course Type
Delivered Live Online Training
We Also Offer Face to Face Onsite Training
Learning Format
Live Training
Course Duration
3 Hours
The Course Includes
- 3 Hours of Live Training
- Course Materials & Supplemental Resources
- CPD Certificate
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