Addressing alcohol and drug-related issues: Reducing harm and supporting positive change.

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Addressing alcohol and drug-related issues: Reducing harm and supporting positive change.

4.86
(7 Ratings)

Substance Misuse Awareness 04/05/2023

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About Course

Information based sessions aimed at those with no or little knowledge about drugs and alcohol.

 

What Will You Learn?

  • After completing this course participants will be;
  • More aware of the prevalence of drug use in Northern Ireland
  • Able to define what a drug is and the categories of drugs
  •  Able to name drugs most commonly used, their effects and methods of use
  • Able to identify the legal classes of drugs and penalties
  • More aware of the different levels of harm for the user / their family, associated with different patterns of drug /alcohol use
  • Aware of the links between drug/alcohol use and other issues, e.g. mental health; homelessness; child protection; community safety; sexual health
  • Have considered their own attitudes and values to drug use and drug users
  • Aware of local drug and alcohol services and how to refer to them.

Course Content

Evaluation Form

  • Evaluation Form
  • Conclusion

Student Ratings & Reviews

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A
2 years ago
good course
D
2 years ago
Excellent delivery
G
2 years ago
Great course and helpful resources.
I
2 years ago
Very good information and presentation
MN
2 years ago
Useful to gain an understanding.
SS
2 years ago
an excellent course with very informative content delivered in a relaxed manner
ML
2 years ago
A useful course to gain insight into substance misuse
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