Level 2 Drugs and Alcohol Abuse e-Learning Course

Course Type: e-Learning Training Courses for the Workplace

Overview

This course is designed to increase learners’ understanding of drug and alcohol abuse and the impact it has upon individuals and society, as a whole.

This course takes 30-45 minutes to complete and compromises a mixture of engaging activities with theoretical knowledge, enhancing leaners’ understanding of Drug and Alcohol abuse and how to offer individualised support to these individuals.

Upon completion of the course, there will be a multiple-choice assessment and once achieved, a certificate of acknowledgement will be presented.

Objectives

• Understand what drug and alcohol abuse is
• Identify the causes and common substances that can be abused
• Recognise the effects of drug and alcohol abuse on individuals and their lives
• Understand the risks and consequences associated with substance misuse

Course content

• Types of drugs
• Commonly misused substances
• Factors influencing misuse
• Risks and consequences
• Coping strategies
• Effects of alcohol on young people
• Informed decisions
• Supporting resources