AIMS
To be able to provide effective care for people who have a drug and/or alcohol addiction.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, you will
LESSONS AND TOPICS
- Understand what is meant by addiction
- Know 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
Drugs
- Drug types and classification
- Availability of Drugs
- New Psychoactive Substances
- Health Risks of NPS
- Understanding 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
Addiction
- Differences between Habit and Addiction
- Understand what is meant by addiction
- Know how addiction can develop
- Vulnerability to Addiction
- Facts and Statistics
Legislations
- Misuse of Drugs Act
- Psychoactive Substances Act
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