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:
- Understand what is meant by addiction
- Know how addiction can develop
- Understand how addiction can affect mental health
- Know different types and classification of drugs
- Be aware of myths of drug and alcohol addiction
- Know the signs of alcohol and drug addiction
- Know ways to help addiction recovery
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Addiction
- Understand what is meant by addiction
- Know how addiction can develop
- Facts and Statistics
- CQC Report
Legislations
- Equality Act
- Human Rights
- Mental Capacity Act
Drugs
- Know different types and classification of drugs
- Be aware of myths of drug addiction
- Know the signs of drug addiction
- Be aware of ways to help addiction recovery
- Understand of the law regarding “legal highs”
Alcohol
- Be aware of myths of alcohol addiction
- Know the signs of alcohol addiction
- Know ways to help addiction recovery
Health
- Self-medicating
- Understand how addiction can affect mental health
- Understand how addiction can affect physical health
- Withdrawal and detoxification
- Medication (including methadone)
- Rehabilitation
