Awareness of Substance Misuse

Course Overview

Substance misuse is a significant issue with far-reaching effects on individuals, families, and communities. This online certified Substance Misuse Awareness course will provide education providers with the knowledge to support their learners in understanding the causes, risks, and impacts of substance misuse, as well as strategies for prevention and building resilience.

Your learner will explore common substances, reasons for misuse, associated risks, and signs of use, as well as the social and health impacts of misuse. The course will also examine societal stereotypes, media portrayal, and the role of support services, while identifying ways to build resilience and prevent risky behaviours.

Key Information

Course Length
4 hours

For Individuals

Benefits

Delivered through online or blended learning
Designed specifically for colleges and sixth forms
Flexible personal development and curriculum enhancement
Aligned with current education inspection frameworks
Enrich 16-19 study programmes

Course Price
£30.00

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With this course, students will learn how to:

Section 1

Identify substances that are often misused
State reasons why people might misuse substances
Identify factors that influence an individual’s attitude towards the use of substances
Outline some of the risks involved with the misuse of substances
Outline how the following factors can influence the effects of substances: age, gender, a persons mindset at time of using and the setting in which a substance is taken.
Identify signs and symptoms that may indicate the use of substances and how these could potentially be misleading

Section 2

Identify the impact of substance misuse on individuals, communities and society
Describe some of the wellbeing and health issues associated with substance misuse
Give examples of local and national services and organisations that offer information, advice and guidance on substance misuse

Section 3

Identify some of the stereotypes associated with substance misuse
Explain how these stereotypes can be misleading or discriminatory
Give examples of how the media portrays substance misuse
Identify information about the extent and types of substance use and misuse in the UK

Section 4

Define ‘resilience’
Identify why some individuals are more likely to misuse substances
State factors that may help to prevent individuals from misusing a substance
Give examples of ways to build resilience and help protect individuals from the risks of substance misuse
Identify possible barriers to making healthy choices

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