Description

Drug and Alcohol Awareness

CPD, IIRSM & Institute of Hospitality Approved

Course Description:

This course is designed for managers and staff across all industries who are involved in reducing drug, alcohol, and substance misuse in the UK. It starts with official statistics to highlight the scale of drug and alcohol abuse in the country. The course provides detailed information on commonly used drugs such as cannabis, cocaine, heroin, LSD, ecstasy, and new designer drugs.

It also covers alcohol abuse, demonstrating how to implement a 4-stage plan to address related issues, including writing an effective Drug and Alcohol Policy. The course explores best business practices regarding HR, legislation, recognizing signs of drug misuse, and implementing workplace solutions.

Additionally, it explains how the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) can assist in developing effective alcohol and drugs policies and related management skills. Finally, it looks at current drug treatments and options for external support available to individuals and organizations.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand the scale of drug and alcohol abuse and recognize the signs of misuse affecting employees and the workplace.
Recognize your legal position and understand how an effective policy can help address addiction problems among employees.
Define best practices in creating an effective policy to address your company’s stance on drug and alcohol abuse and identify available help.
Identify the 4-step process for dealing with individuals with alcohol issues.

Target Audience:

This course is intended for managers and staff across all industries who play a crucial role in reducing drug, alcohol, and substance misuse in the UK.

Advantages:

Online training offers flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, allowing candidates to progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, making it easy to fit the training around their work and personal life.

Further Progression:

Candidates who take this course may find the following courses useful for further development:

Conflict Management
Leadership Skills

Course Modules:

Module 1: Statistics and Signs of Misuse (Pass % Required: 70)
Module 2: Illegal Drugs Part 1 (Pass % Required: 70)
Module 3: Illegal Drugs Part 2 (Pass % Required: 70)
Module 4: Alcohol Misuse (Pass % Required: 70)
Module 5: Company Best Practice Part 1 (Pass % Required: 70)
Module 6: Company Best Practice Part 2 (Pass % Required: 70)
Module 7: Company Best Practice Part 3 (Pass % Required: 70)
Module 8: Drug Treatment Services and Further Support (Pass % Required: 70)

Recommended System Requirements:

Browser: Up-to-date web browser
Video: Up-to-date video drivers
Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 80 minutes (Note: This duration is based on the amount of video content shown and does not account for loading time or thinking time on the questions).