To know the signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol misuse and know how to care for people with addiction
Learning Outcomes- Know the difference between habit and addiction
- Understand how addiction develops
- Be aware of legislation relating to drugs and alcohol
- Be aware of types of illegal drugs
- Be aware of New Psychoactive Substances
- Know how drug misuse affects mental health
- Know signs of drug misuse
- Know effects of drug misuse
- Know signs of alcohol misuse
- Know effects of alcohol misuse
- Understand the effects of withdrawal and detoxification
- Be aware of some treatments for drug and alcohol addiction
Drug and Alcohol Misuse
For those caring for people living with drug or alcohol addiction