Substance Misuse
Substance misuse training helps your team provide effective care for people with a drug or alcohol addiction. Delivered on-site by our experienced trainers.
About the course
Care for people with a drug or alcohol addiction
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Know the difference between habit and addiction
- Understand how addiction develops
- Be aware of legislation relating to drugs and alcohol
- Be aware of types of illegal drugs
- Be aware of new psychoactive substances
- Know how drug misuse affects mental health
- Know signs of drug misuse
- Know effects of drug misuse
- Know signs of alcohol misuse
- Know effects of alcohol misuse
- Understand the effects of withdrawal and detoxification
- Be aware of some treatments for drug and alcohol addiction
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
Addiction
- Difference between habit and addiction
- Understand what is meant by addiction
- Know how Addiction can Develop
- Vulnerability to addiction
- Facts and statistics
Legislation
- Misuse of Drugs Act
- Psychoactive Substances Act
Drugs
- Drug types and classification
- Availability of drugs
- New psychoactive substances
- Health risks of NPS
- Understand of the law regarding “legal highs”
Drug Misuse
- Drugs and mental health
- Regular misuse
- HIV
- Myths about drug addiction
- Signs of drug addiction
- Effects of drug misuse
- Withdrawal and withdrawal symptoms
Alcohol
- Effects
- Moderation
- Alcohol dependency
- Alcoholism
- Functioning alcoholism
- Effects of Alcohol abuse
- Getting help
- Detox and withdrawal
- Withdrawal symptoms
Treatment
- Recovery plans
- Medication
- Therapy
Keep exploring
Related specialist courses
These subjects sit naturally alongside this course — and we can combine courses into one visit.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team.
How long is the Substance Misuse course?
It runs as a half day – 3 hours course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. Certificates are valid for 2 years, so plan refresher training before they expire.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits care & nursing homes, home care & domiciliary, supported living, day services, hospices. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring Substance Misuse training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our specialist training range. Also explore behaviour management training and mental health training.