Course Description
CPD Approved
The drug and alcohol safety training online course is aimed at managers and staff in all industries who play a role in reducing drug, alcohol, and substance misuse in the UK.
The course starts with official statistics to illustrate the scale of drug and alcohol abuse in the UK. You’ll learn in detail about commonly used drugs, including cannabis, cocaine, heroin, LSD, ecstasy, and some new designer drugs.
Turning to alcohol abuse, the course will show you how to introduce a 4-stage plan to deal with any problems – including how to write an effective Drug and Alcohol Policy. Beyond this the course will explore best business practices in terms of HR, legislation, spotting signs of drug misuse, and the implementation of workplace solutions.
The course also explains how the Advisory, Conciliation, and Arbitration Service (ACAS) can help with effective alcohol and drugs policies and the development of related management skills.
Finally, it looks at current drug treatments and the options for outside support available to individuals and organisations.
Target Audience
The drug and alcohol awareness training online course is aimed at managers and staff in all industries who have a critical role to play in reducing drug, alcohol, and substance misuse in the UK.
Advantages
Online training is flexible, efficient, and cost-effective, so candidates can progress through the modules at their own pace, in their own time, making it easy to fit the training around their work and personal life.
Further Progression
Other courses that would be useful for candidates taking this one include Conflict Management and Leadership skills
| Module Name | Pass % Required |
| 1. Statistics and Signs of Misuse | 70 |
| 2. Illegal Drugs Part 1 | 70 |
| 3. Illegal Drugs Part 2 | 70 |
| 4. Alcohol Misuse | 70 |
| 5. Company Best Practice Part 1 | 70 |
| 6. Company Best Practice Part 2 | 70 |
| 7. Company Best Practice Part 3 | 70 |
| 8. Drug Treatment Services and Further Support | 70 |
Recommended System Requirements
Browser: An up-to-date web browser is necessary
Video: Up-to-date video drivers are required
Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Duration of the course: 80 minutes (Note: This duration is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or for delegates’ thinking time on the questions).