Drug & Alcohol Awareness training

This Drug and Alcohol Awareness training course is open to anyone who wants to learn more about drug and alcohol misuse and the short and long term psychological effects to the families, friends or service users they meet as within the course of their profession.

  • Suitable for: Healthcare and social care staff

  • Delivery method: Face-to-face / Virtual training

  • Course length: ½ day

  • Max attendees: 15 delegates

Who is this training for?

This CPD training course is designed for organisations wishing to train 8 or more staff members and can be delivered either face-to-face, or as an online webinar. For further information, please contact us on 02920 494 969 or make an online enquiry.

Course information

Drug and Alcohol Awareness training is crucial for social and health care staff because it equips them with the knowledge and skills to identify, understand, and address substance abuse issues that may impact patient care. This training enhances their ability to offer comprehensive, empathetic care while ensuring safety and improving patient outcomes. The course syllabus covers such topics as:

  • Physical vs. psychological addiction
  • Drug classification
  • What happens if you get caught
  • Cannabis, cocaine, heroin, party drugs and legal highs – what is it/effects/the law
  • Volatile substances
  • What general signs/symptoms to look out for…
  • Advice and education around alcohol use
  • Why do people drink
  • Definition and units
  • Alcohol and the law – general and young people
  • Dangers of drinking too much

Delivery methods

Acute Training Solutions strive to deliver an engaging and informative learning experience in a safe and inclusive environment. All of our training courses are delivered by experienced healthcare professionals across the UK. This healthcare training course is available via the following delivery methods…

This course can be delivered to a maximum of 15 delegates and can be tailored to meet your organisation's specific needs.

This course can be delivered via Zoom or MS Teams to a maximum of 20 delegates. Virtual sessions are most commonly used as refresher training sessions. Please note that there is no hands-on practical element in this training; practical elements are displayed using video examples.

Make an enquiry

Acute Training Solutions can provide tailored healthcare training to your organisation or team. To find out more about this course, please contact us on 02920 494 969 or complete the short online form below. A member of our team will be in touch right away.