Drug Awareness

Drug Awareness

This introductory course addresses the basic elements of knowledge around drugs and is intended to offer instruction and development for staff that are new to the alcohol and drug field.

By the end of the course participants will:

• Name the seven key drug categories and their key effects
• Recall an overview of the key substances in use
• Identify the reasons why people choose to use drugs and alcohol
• Recall poly-drug use and dependant substance use patterns
• Describe signs of overdose and how to respond
• Identify effective techniques to support people who use drugs and alcohol