Awareness of Substance Misuse
£30.00
GLH: 8
Learning Methods: Online & Face to Face
Assessment Methods: Online, Remote & Paper
Description: Substance misuse is when alcohol, illegal drugs, or over-the-counter or prescription medications are used in a way that could be harmful to you or others. In 2020, drug poisoning deaths increased by 3.8% compared to the previous year, and was the highest annual number since records began in 1993. Our online certified CPD Substance Misuse Awareness course will provide you with a range of knowledge and understanding surrounding the subject.
Course Content
Substances that are commonly misused
Section 1: Substances that are commonly misused
Cover the reasons why people use substances, the types of substances that are misused and the factors that can influence the effects of substances.
The personal and social effects of substance misuse
Section 2: The personal and social effects of substance misuse
Study the harmful effects of substance misuse on individuals and society, as well as where to get support and advice on substance misuse.
The perceptions of and responses to substance misuse
Section 3: The perceptions of and responses to substance misuse
Covers how stereotyping affects users, how media reporting affects people’s perceptions of substance misuse and statistics about substance misuse.
Ways to promote healthy choices and build resilience
Section 4: Ways to promote healthy choices and build resilience
Look at the risk factors and protective factors for substance misuse, ways to protect individuals from the risks of substance misuse and the barriers to making healthy choices.
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