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Substance Misuse Course Online

Our Substance Misuse course enables attendees to gain an understanding of what is entailed within substance misuse, how to aid an individual as well as how these substances can damage the human body.

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What you'll learn.

  • What the difference between abuse and misuse is.
  • Recognise what the Biopsychosocial Model is and how it is implemented for individuals that misuse substances.
  • Recognise what an addiction is and how they can develop.
  • Understand the pros and cons to an honest conversation.
  • Develop communication strategies.
  • Understand the Cycle of Change.
  • Explore reasons to why an individual may start to misuse substances.

About Substance Misuse Course Online.

What is the difference between abuse and misuse? What are the 3 categories of drugs? What are stimulants and paraphernalia? What is a hallucinogenic? What are depressants and paraphernalia? What are psychoactive substances? What are some of the reasons to why an individual may start misusing substances? Our Online Substance Misuse course will help you answer the questions above and more.
16.6% of adults in the UK report drinking to hazardous levels, while 1.2% report levels which indicate probable alcohol dependence. 3.1% of adults in the UK show signs of drug dependence and men are more likely to be dependant on illegal drugs than women.

Through our Substance Misuse Course Online, you will gain an understanding of what a stimulant, hallucinogenic and depressant is as well as examples of the substances each entail. You will learn which substances are in which Class, either A, B or C. You will learn how possession, supply and production occurs for each class of substances. You will learn why people take drugs and why people don’t. You will learn how these substances are took as well as the damage they inflict on an individual.

Who is Substance Misuse Course Online for?

Our Substance Misuse course is for anyone who is looking for knowledge regarding each substance and how they affect an individual. Whatever care or non-care sector you work in our Substance Misuse course will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence.

What are the learning outcomes?

  • Discuss many different types of substances that can be misused or abused.
  • Discuss common triggers and coping strategies.
  • Recognise the importance of change as well as having knowledge of where to find treatment.
  • Be able to assess the different conditions/ illnesses that may occur from misusing a substance.
  • Discuss how mental health is related to Substance misuse.
  • Evaluate when using a substance is then classed as misuse or abuse.
  • Develop knowledge, skills, and strategies to develop positive environment for individual who may be substance misusing.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is substance misuse?
Substance misuse refers to the harmful use of legal or illegal drugs, alcohol, and even prescription medications. It’s basically when using a substance negatively affects your health, relationships, work, or other aspects of your life.
Signs include changes in behaviour (irritability, isolation), needing more of the substance (tolerance), withdrawal symptoms, neglecting responsibilities, financial problems, and continued use despite negative consequences.
Drug misuse is the harmful use of any substance, legal or illegal, that negatively affects your health, relationships, work, or other areas of life. It’s not just about hard drugs; prescription medications, alcohol and even things like cough syrups can be misused.

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