Substance Misuse Awareness

On completion of this course, learners will:

-Have a greater awareness of what substance misuse is and its prevalence
-Understand the categories of drugs and their effects
-Learn about the law and drugs and consequences
-Have an increased understanding of why young people use drugs and alcohol
-Recognise the early signs of drug or alcohol use that might indicate a concern
-Understand the impact substance misuse has on families
-Know how to take action if you know or suspect that a child or a young person is using drugs or alcohol