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Turning to alcohol abuse, the course will show you how to introduce a 4-stage plan to deal with any problems – including how to write an effective Drug and Alcohol Policy. Beyond this the course will explore best business practice in terms of HR, legislation, spotting signs of drug misuse and the implementation of workplace solutions.

£35.00

Discounts are available if you wish to purchase 10 or more courses, please get in touch with Magna [email protected]

The course starts with official statistics to illustrate the scale of drug and alcohol abuse in the UK. You’ll learn in detail about commonly used drugs, including cannabis, cocaine, heroin, LSD, ecstasy and some new designer drugs.

The course also explains how the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) can help with effective alcohol and drugs policies and the development of related management skills.

Finally, it looks at current drug treatments and the options for outside support available to individuals and organisations.

Target Audience

This course is aimed at managers and staff in all industries who have a critical role to play in reducing
drug, alcohol and substance misuse in the UK.

Course Aims

Online training is flexible, efficient and cost-effective, so candidates can progress through the modules at their own pace, in their own time, making it easy to fit the training around their work and personal life. 

Learning Objectives / Course Outline

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the scale of drug and alcohol abuse and recognise the signs of misuse leading to effects on the employee and the workplace.
  • Recognise your legal positions and recognise an effective policy will help to address employees with an addiction problem.
  • Define best practice in an effective policy to address your company position on drug and alcohol abuse and what help is available.
  • Identify the 4 step process in regards to dealing with individuals with alcohol issues
Course Duration

80 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions)

Assessments

This course consists of 8 modules:

  1. Statistics and Signs of Misuse
  2. Illegal Drugs Part 1
  3. Illegal Drugs Part 2
  4. Alcohol Misuse
  5. Company Best Practice Part 1
  6. Company Best Practice Part 2
  7. Company Best Practice Part 3
  8. Drug Treatment Services and Further Support
Certification

Upon completion a digital certificate will be downloadable

Availability and Venues
Course Fees

£35 + Vat

An invoice will be emailed after purchase

CPD, IIRSM & Institute of Hospitality Approved

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