Drug & Alcohol Awareness
Drug and alcohol misuse costs UK employers millions of lost working days each year — affecting not just the individual, but the safety and wellbeing of everyone around them. This IIRSM-approved course covers the effects of substances on physical and mental health, how to recognise the signs and symptoms of misuse in yourself and others, and what the Misuse of Drugs Act and workplace policies require of employers and employees. Completed entirely online in around 25 minutes, a printable certificate is issued on completion.
• Understanding substances
The main categories of drugs and alcohol, how each affects the body and mind, and the short- and long-term health consequences of regular or excessive use.
• Substance misuse
How to recognise the signs and symptoms of substance misuse in yourself and colleagues, the impact on behaviour, performance and workplace safety, and the legal responsibilities that apply under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
• Support and workplace policies
What a workplace substance misuse policy should cover, the responsibilities of employers and employees in maintaining a safe and healthy working environment, and the support options available to those affected by substance misuse.
• Assessment
Online knowledge checks completed throughout the course.
Online e-learning course of approximately 25 minutes, IIRSM approved. Allows completion at the learner's own pace. A printable certificate is issued on completion.
All employees, managers and employers who need awareness of substance misuse, its effects and their responsibilities under workplace policy and relevant legislation.
No prerequisites required.