Substance & Alcohol Misuse
Stay informed and develop the right skills to support people who are dealing with substance misuse
Description
Substance and alcohol use can be a complex and sensitive issue, often misunderstood. It's essential to stay informed and develop the right skills to support people who are dealing with their substance use. This alcohol and substance misuse training session provides a practical guide designed to effectively boost awareness and confidence in addressing these challenges.
By the end of the session, participants should have a solid foundation in substance misuse issues and feel more prepared to assist those impacted by drugs and alcohol effectively.
Course Content
- Introduction to Substance Misuse
- Definitions and terminology
- Types of substances (alcohol, illicit drugs, prescription medications, etc.)
- Current Trends in Substance Use
- Emerging substances and patterns of misuse
- Updates on drug policy and public health issues
- Addiction - affects the brain and body
- Signs and Symptoms of Substance Abuse
- Behavioural indicators
- Physical signs of drug and alcohol use
- Mental health correlations
- Impact on Individuals and Families
- Social, emotional, and financial consequences
- Types of treatment (inpatient, outpatient, detox, rehabilitation)
- Counselling and support groups
- Legal implications of substance use and abuse
- Confidentiality and professional responsibilities
- Effective communication with individuals affected by substance misuse
- Crisis intervention strategies
Who is this course for?
This training session is designed for anyone who may provide direct or indirect support to individuals dealing with drug—and alcohol-related issues. It is particularly beneficial for professionals in health and social care, education, and criminal justice, as well as those working in both statutory and voluntary community organisations.
- Support staff & pastoral care
- Education staff
- Reception staff
- Youth workers
- Youth justice staff
- Children Residential services
Why Choose Jigby?
Our highly skilled training team have years of sector knowledge & experience
Trainers that are still active within the role.
No death by power-point all our courses are learner focused, fully interactive and outcome based
We use the latest interactive technology to support learning and continued learning.
A training provider you can rely on with ongoing support after your training