Substance Misuse Level 2
Vocational qualification
Online
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification Level 2
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
12 Months
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Addiction to alcohol and drugs is a major health and social problem in the UK. There has been a steady increase in spending on treatment services for substance misuse problems in the past 10 years, and with this has come a demand for a skilled, professional workforce that has outstripped existing training structures.[readmore]
Mood altering substances' have been around virtually since the dawn of time, so some people argue that there is every reason to accept them as part of everyday life. However, for some people, the maladaptive use of such compounds devastates their lives. Initially, a pleasurable diversion, the substance in question may gradually acquire a dominant part in the person's life, insidiously wreaking havoc on relationships, finances and career, and threatening the very continuation of their lives.
There has been a steady increase in spending on treatment services for substance misuse problems in the past 10 years, and with this has come a demand for a skilled, professional workforce that has outstripped existing training structures.
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About this course
You don’t need any prior skills in the subject area to start this course.
At the end of this course, successful learners will be awarded a formal certificate of achievement by NCFE.
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Subjects
- Communication Skills
- Healthcare
- Substance Abuse
- Health Ed
- Safety
- Counselling
- Substance misuse
- Treatment
- Health Sector
- Treatment strategies
Course programme
Core 1; Communication,
Core 2; Personal and People Development,
Core 3; Health, Safety and Security, HWB1-4 Health and Well-being.
On this interactive Substance Misuse Level 2 course you will discover:
- Understand a wide range of issues related to substance misuse
- Identify the assumptions and stereotypes associated with substance misuse
- Understand the harm caused by substance misuse
- Recognise the main signs and symptoms of using specific drugs
- Find out what treatment is available in your area and how to access it [/readmore]
Substance Misuse Level 2