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Drug and Alcohol Awareness

1 hour 20 minutes, 8 modules. This course is aimed at managers and staff in all industries who play a role in reducing drug, alcohol and substance misuse in the UK.

About this course

This course is aimed at managers and staff in all industries who play a role in reducing drug, alcohol and substance misuse in the UK.

The course starts with official statistics to illustrate the scale of drug and alcohol abuse in the UK. You'll learn in detail about commonly used drugs, including cannabis, cocaine, heroin, LSD, ecstasy and some new designer drugs.

Turning to alcohol abuse, the course will show you how to introduce a 4-stage plan to deal with any problems - including how to write an effective Drug and Alcohol Policy. Beyond this the course will explore best business practice in terms of HR, legislation, spotting signs of drug misuse and the implementation of workplace solutions.

The course also explains how the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) can help with effective alcohol and drugs policies and the development of related management skills. Finally, it looks at current drug treatments and the options for outside support available to individuals and organisations.

What you will learn

  • Understand the scale of drug and alcohol abuse and recognise the signs of misuse leading to effects on the employee and the workplace.
  • Recognise your legal positions and recognise an effective policy will help to address employees with an addiction problem.
  • Define best practice in an effective policy to address your company position on drug and alcohol abuse and what help is available.
  • Identify the 4 step process in regards to dealing with individuals with alcohol issues.

Who it is for

This course is aimed at managers and staff in all industries who have a critical role to play in reducing drug, alcohol and substance misuse in the UK.

Course modules

  1. Statistics and Signs of Misuse
  2. Illegal Drugs Part 1
  3. Illegal Drugs Part 2
  4. Alcohol Misuse
  5. Company Best Practice Part 1
  6. Company Best Practice Part 2
  7. Company Best Practice Part 3
  8. Drug Treatment Services and Further Support

Where to go next

Other courses that would be useful for candidates taking this one include Conflict Management, and Leadership skills.

Training is not always the answer. A course covers awareness. Where the law asks for a competent person, a written risk assessment or a system you can evidence, training on its own will not close the gap. Tell us what you are trying to satisfy and we will say plainly whether this course does it.

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Before you enrol

How do I book this course?

Buy it online and the learner gets their login straight away. If you are booking for more than one person, or for several different courses, send us the list and we will quote for the group rather than charging person by person.

How long do learners have to complete it?

It is self paced, so learners can stop and pick up where they left off. The time shown is video content and does not count thinking time on the questions.

Do learners get a certificate?

Yes. A certificate is issued once the learner passes, and you can download records for everyone you have enrolled.

Is the price per person?

Yes, per learner and excluding VAT. Group rates are better than the published price, so ask before booking a team.

Is eLearning enough on its own?

For awareness it often is. Where a duty needs a competent person, a risk assessment or a documented system, training alone will not close it. If you are not sure which side of that line you are on, ask us before buying.

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