Substance Misuse Awareness
Aims Of The Course
This course will give participants a basic understanding of substances that are most commonly misused in Northern Ireland and their impact on the individual, the family and the community. It will enable participants to recognise different type of drugs and how they are used. Participants will have information on services available and how to access them.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Understand the prevalence of drug use in Northern Ireland
- Identify what a drug is and how to categorise them
- Name some common drugs, their effects, and methods of use
- Understand the effect of substance use on the individual and family
- Identify attitudes/values about substance use held by yourself and others
- Identify local drug/alcohol services
Course Eligibility / Relevance
How this course will be delivered: This 3-hour interactive course will be delivered VIA ZOOM to a small group of up to 15 learners.
Included in This Course
- Course Materials (Digital Download)
- Certificate on Completion
Substance Use Awareness 18 August 2026 10.00-13.00
This course will give participants a basic understanding of substances that are most commonly misused in Northern Ireland and their impact on the individual, the family and the community. It will enable participants to recognise different type of drugs and how they are used. Participants will have information on services available and how to access them.
Substance Use Awareness 6 July 2026 10.00-13.00
This course will give participants a basic understanding of substances that are most commonly misused in Northern Ireland and their impact on the individual, the family and the community. It will enable participants to recognise different type of drugs and how they are used. Participants will have information on services available and how to access them.
Substance Use Awareness 10 June 2026 10.00-13.00
This course will give participants a basic understanding of substances that are most commonly misused in Northern Ireland and their impact on the individual, the family and the community. It will enable participants to recognise different type of drugs and how they are used. Participants will have information on services available and how to access them.
Substance Use Awareness 12 May 2026 10.00-13.00
This course will give participants a basic understanding of substances that are most commonly misused in Northern Ireland and their impact on the individual, the family and the community. It will enable participants to recognise different type of drugs and how they are used. Participants will have information on services available and how to access them.
Substance Use Awareness 2 April 2026 10.00-13.00
This course will give participants a basic understanding of substances that are most commonly misused in Northern Ireland and their impact on the individual, the family and the community. It will enable participants to recognise different type of drugs and how they are used. Participants will have information on services available and how to access them.
Substance Misuse Awareness 5 February 2026 10.00-13.00
This course will give participants a basic understanding of substances that are most commonly misused in Northern Ireland and their impact on the individual, the family and the community. It will enable participants to recognise different type of drugs and how they are used. Participants will have information on services available and how to access them.
Substance Misuse Awareness 24 November 2025 10.00-13.00
This course will give participants a basic understanding of substances that are most commonly misused in Northern Ireland and their impact on the individual, the family and the community. It will enable participants to recognise different type of drugs and how they are used. Participants will have information on services available and how to access them.
Substance Misuse Awareness 14 October 2025 10.00-13.00
This course will give participants a basic understanding of substances that are most commonly misused in Northern Ireland and their impact on the individual, the family and the community. It will enable participants to recognise different type of drugs and how they are used. Participants will have information on services available and how to access them.
Substance Misuse Awareness 29 September 2025 10.00-13.00
This course will give participants a basic understanding of substances that are most commonly misused in Northern Ireland and their impact on the individual, the family and the community. It will enable participants to recognise different type of drugs and how they are used. Participants will have information on services available and how to access them.
Substance Misuse Awareness 16 September 2025 10.00-13.00
This course will give participants a basic understanding of substances that are most commonly misused in Northern Ireland and their impact on the individual, the family and the community. It will enable participants to recognise different type of drugs and how they are used. Participants will have information on services available and how to access them.
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