The purpose of this Drug and Alcohol Awareness course is to provide learners with a clear understanding of the risks, effects, and implications of substance misuse in both personal and professional contexts. It aims to raise awareness of the impact that drugs and alcohol can have on health, behaviour, relationships, and workplace performance.
This course is designed to help individuals identify signs of misuse, understand relevant laws and responsibilities, and know how to respond appropriately when concerns arise. Whether you are a team member, line manager, or simply seeking to increase your knowledge, the course will equip you with the information needed to contribute to a safe, supportive, and legally compliant environment.
Creating Safer, More Informed Responses to Substance Misuse
Substance misuse can affect far more than an individual’s health. In a workplace, it may influence judgement, attendance, reliability, relationships, safety, and the ability to perform effectively. This course gives employees and managers a measured, informed introduction to drug and alcohol awareness, helping them understand the risks without relying on stigma, assumption, or informal judgement.
It is designed for organisations that want a more confident and responsible approach when concerns arise. The programme connects personal wellbeing with professional responsibility, giving participants a clearer view of the effects of drugs and alcohol, relevant legal considerations, and appropriate routes for responding in a supportive and compliant manner.
Why this Training Matters for your Organisation
Unaddressed substance misuse can create difficult risks for individuals, colleagues, and the wider organisation. Managers may be unsure how to begin a sensitive conversation, while employees may not recognise when behaviour, health, or performance is being affected. Training creates a common language for addressing these issues with appropriate care. It helps organisations balance wellbeing, safety, confidentiality, and responsibility while promoting a workplace culture where concerns can be raised early and handled professionally.
Who Should Attend
This course is suitable for:
- Employees who want a clearer understanding of drug and alcohol misuse and its personal and workplace implications.
- Line managers and supervisors who may need to recognise concerns or respond sensitively to changes in behaviour or performance.
