Substance Misuse Awareness

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Course code

FREECPD6

Course content

This course is split into manageable sections. These are:

Section 1: Substances that are commonly misused

In this section, you will cover the reasons why people use substances, the types of substances that are misused and the factors that can influence the effects of substances.

Section 2: The personal and social effects of substance misuse

You will study the harmful effects of substance misuse on individuals and society, as well as where to get support and advice on substance misuse. .

Section 3: The perceptions of and responses to substance misuse

This section covers how stereotyping affects users and how media reporting affects people’s perceptions of substance misuse. You will also cover statistics about substance misuse. .

Section 4: Ways to promote healthy choices and build resilience

You will look at the risk factors and protective factors for substance misuse, ways to protect individuals from the risks of substance misuse and the barriers to making healthy choices.

Course start date and time

Flexible

Fees

FREE

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Ofsted Matrix Standard Quality Assurance Agency Disability Confident Campaign Black Country LEP Autism Education Trust College of Sanctuary Mindful Charter Society for Education and Training Leaders in Diversity Leaders in Safeguarding The Rainbow Flag Award National Network for the Education of Care Leavers The Alliance for Sustainability Leadership in Education HSBC Smart Money Award The Quality in Careers Standard Biaza Skills WMW Ragdale Hall Spa Gold College of Excellence