Professional Online Training
Drug and Alcohol Awareness
Practical training for managers and staff on recognising drug and alcohol misuse, understanding legal positions, and building effective workplace policies to support employees and protect organisations
From £35 + VAT
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Course Details
- Duration: 1 hr 20 mins
- Delivery: Online and self-paced
Who This Course Is For
This training suits anyone with responsibility for staff wellbeing or workplace conduct where drug and alcohol issues may arise.
- Managers responsible for staff welfare and conduct across any industry
- HR professionals developing or applying drug and alcohol policies
- Supervisors and team leaders who need to recognise signs of substance misuse
Course Content
The course is structured across eight modules covering statistics, specific drugs, alcohol misuse, company best practice and support services.
- Statistics and Signs of Misuse — Covers official statistics on the scale of drug and alcohol abuse in the UK and how to recognise signs of misuse.
- Illegal Drugs Part 1 — Looks in detail at commonly used drugs including cannabis, cocaine and heroin.
- Illegal Drugs Part 2 — Continues coverage of commonly used drugs including LSD, ecstasy and newer designer drugs.
- Alcohol Misuse — Introduces a 4-stage plan for dealing with alcohol-related problems in the workplace.
- Company Best Practice Part 1 — Explores how to write an effective Drug and Alcohol Policy.
- Company Best Practice Part 2 — Examines HR practice and legislation relevant to drug and alcohol issues at work.
- Company Best Practice Part 3 — Covers spotting signs of drug misuse and implementing workplace solutions, including the role of ACAS.
- Drug Treatment Services and Further Support — Looks at current drug treatments and outside support options available to individuals and organisations.
Course Information
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Buy for Yourself or Your Team
Choose one seat for yourself or add places for colleagues. Each learner receives their own course access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this course cover specific drugs as well as alcohol?
Yes, it covers commonly used drugs including cannabis, cocaine, heroin, LSD, ecstasy and newer designer drugs, alongside dedicated modules on alcohol misuse.
Will this course help me write a workplace policy?
Yes, the Company Best Practice modules cover how to write an effective Drug and Alcohol Policy and address best practice in HR and legislation.
