Substance Misuse Awareness

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this Substance Misuse Awareness course, learners should know and understand the following:

• What substance misuse is
• Have a greater awareness of what substance misuse is and its prevalence
• Types of misused substances
• Understand the categories of drugs and their effects
• Substance misuse risks
• Learn about the law and the consequences of drug abuse
• Use of drugs and alcohol among young people
• Have an increased understanding of why young people use drugs and alcohol
• How to spot substance misuse
• Recognise the early signs of drug or alcohol use that might indicate a concern
• Impact of substance misuse
• Understand the impact substance misuse has on families
• Concerns about substance misuse
• Know how to take action if you know or suspect that a child or a young person is using drugs or alcohol

Frequently asked questions

Substance abuse is a serious issue and, without intervention, can have grave implications for young people. Here are some of the most asked questions that are put to our specialists.

What is substance misuse?

Substance misuse is the use of substances such as alcohol and drugs, often referred to as psychoactive, in a way that is harmful or hazardous to health.

What is the impact of substance misuse?

The misuse of these substances can cause behavioural, cognitive and physiological problems as dependency develops. Proud to present

Delivery Methods

Our Substance Misuse Awareness course is easily accessible online through e-learning, allowing your staff to study anytime, anywhere, 24/7. This makes it the perfect option for staff with challenging shift patterns. Additionally, you will receive exceptional customer support from our dedicated account manager and support team.

• Study when you want 

• Track staff progress 

• Study anywhere you want on any device

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Get Certified

Just follow these four simple steps, sit back, relax and let us do the hard work for you and your team.

1.Book A Course Book this Substance Misuse Awareness course by calling us or sending us a message.

2. Login Once everything has been booked, you will receive login details for you and your staff.

3. Complete Course Complete the Substance Misuse training course you purchased in the delivery method you chose.

4. Become Certified Great! Now you’re certified and can download the Substance Misuse Awareness certificate from the portal.

Great! Now that you’re certified, you can download the Substance Misuse Awareness certificate from the portal or request a certificate, and we will email it to you in PDF form.