Description
According to the NHS, in 2018 there were 1.3 million alcohol-induced hospital admissions in the UK, an 8% rise on the previous year. Meanwhile, drug-related mental and behavioural disorders caused 7,376 hospital admissions, with 18,053 people admitted for poisoning by drug misuse.
Alcohol and drugs affect performance, concentration and alertness, and also result in as many as 17 million lost working days every year, costing £6 billion in productivity. Make sure your employees are aware of the dangers and signs of drug and alcohol abuse, protecting your staff and your business.
This online Drug & Alcohol Awareness E-Learning course is aimed at managers and staff in all industries who play a role in reducing drug, alcohol and substance misuse in the UK.
The Drug & Alcohol Awareness E-Learning 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.
Turning to alcohol abuse, the online Drug & Alcohol Awareness E-Learning 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 Drug & Alcohol Awareness E-Learning course will explore best business practice in terms of HR, legislation, spotting signs of drug misuse and the implementation of workplace solutions.
The online Drug & Alcohol Awareness E-Learning 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, the Drug & Alcohol Awareness E-Learning course looks at current drug treatments and the options for outside support available to individuals and organisations.
The Drug & Alcohol Awareness E-Learning course is approved by leading industry bodies IIRSM, the Institute of Hospitality and CPD.
Duration of the course
80 minutes
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