Addressing alcohol and drug-related issues: Reducing harm and supporting positive change.

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Addressing alcohol and drug-related issues: Reducing harm and supporting positive change.

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
20th August 2024@10am

Substance Misuse Awareness 20 August 2024 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.

4th July 2024 @10.00am

Substance Misuse Awareness 4 July 2024 – 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.

5 June 2024 @10.00am

Substance Misuse Awareness 5 June 2024 – 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.

13th May 2024@10am

Substance Misuse Awareness 13/05/2024

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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