Drug & Alcohol Awareness
About the course
The Substance Misuse Awareness Course equips care workers with the essential knowledge to understand the complexities of substance misuse, its impact on individuals and society, and effective ways to support those affected. Covering topics from recognising signs and causes to legal responsibilities and creating recovery-focused environments, this course empowers care workers to approach substance misuse with professionalism, empathy, and practical skills.
What will you learn
- Understanding Substance Misuse: Gain insights into the legal, health, and social challenges of substance misuse and how stigma can act as a barrier to recovery. Learn how cultural, economic, and accessibility factors influence substance misuse.
- Recognising and Addressing Alcohol and Drug Misuse: Identify physical and behavioural signs, understand root causes, and recognise emerging trends like synthetic drugs and misuse of prescription medications.
- Supporting Recovery: Learn to create safe, structured environments for recovery, identify and manage triggers, and provide client-centred care that balances empathy with professional boundaries.
- Treatment and Intervention Strategies: Explore harm reduction methods, withdrawal management, and the importance of peer and family support in promoting long-term recovery.
- Legal and Organisational Responsibilities: Understand employers’ and care workers’ roles in maintaining workplace safety, adhering to legal frameworks, and upholding confidentiality while addressing substance misuse in care settings.
Course Content
References
References
- Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. (1974). Available at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/37/contents
- World Health Organization (WHO). (n.d.). Substance misuse and global burden of disease. Available at: https://www.who.int
- Stroke Association. (n.d.). Alcohol misuse and recovery facts. Available at: https://www.stroke.org.uk
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). (n.d.). Support and resources for recovery. Available at: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). (n.d.). Trends and impact of drug misuse. Available at: https://www.drugabuse.gov
- Public Health England. (2023). Reducing substance misuse harm in the UK. Available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
- Narcotics Anonymous (NA). (n.d.). Support resources and community engagement. Available at: https://www.ukna.org
- NHS England. (2023). Managing substance misuse in care settings. Available at: https://www.england.nhs.uk
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). (2023). Guidelines for substance misuse treatment and care. Available at: https://www.nice.org.uk
- Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH). (2022). Workplace substance misuse policies and impacts. Available at: https://www.rsph.org.uk
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