Diploma in Drug and Alcohol Awareness

Explore the impact of alcohol and drugs with this online diploma course. Learn prevention, recovery, and support strategies from Module 1 to 5.

Overview
The Diploma in Drug and Alcohol Awareness is designed to offer a grounded and straightforward understanding of substance use and its wider effects. From identifying key substances and understanding their physical impact, to exploring prevention methods and recovery pathways, this course covers essential insights to help you respond better in both personal and professional settings.

Whether you're supervising a team, supporting others in recovery, or simply looking to be more informed, this course gives you the confidence to handle discussions around drugs and alcohol more responsibly. The flexible online format means you can complete the course at your pace, with clear, jargon-free content that gets straight to the point.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand common substances and their short- and long-term effects
• Learn how drugs and alcohol affect the human brain and body
• Identify early signs of substance misuse in different environments
• Explore supportive approaches to prevention and addiction recovery
• Discover national resources available for help and information
• Recognise the role of managers in supporting affected individuals

Course Curriculum

• Module 1: Alcohol and Drugs Awareness
• Module 2: The Impact of Drugs and Alcohol on the Body
• Module 3: Prevention and Recovery for Addicts
• Module 4: Resources and Support
• Module 5: The Role of Supervisors and Managers

Who is this Course For

• Managers who want to support staff with substance misuse issues
• HR professionals aiming to update their workplace awareness
• Team leaders looking to improve staff welfare knowledge
• Teachers and tutors dealing with at-risk students
• Counsellors needing an extra layer of insight
• Volunteers working with affected individuals or families
• Parents wanting to understand youth behaviour patterns
• Anyone curious about the effects of drugs and alcohol

Career Path (with average UK salaries)

• Substance Misuse Worker – £26,000 per year
• Support Worker – £23,000 per year
• Mental Health Advisor – £31,000 per year
• Youth Support Officer – £25,000 per year
• HR Officer – £30,000 per year
• Health Promotion Specialist – £33,000 per year