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Workplace Awareness Regarding Drug & Alcohol

The purpose of this Drug and Alcohol Awareness course is to provide learners with a clear understanding of the risks, effects, and implications of sub
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Overview

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.

Certification, CPD, and Records

This CPD approved course provides an acknowledged record of learning in workplace substance-misuse awareness. Certificates and completion data can support staff wellbeing activity, management development, health-and-safety records, and organisational training plans.

Course Content and Learning Outcomes

The programme provides a grounded introduction to drug and alcohol awareness, including:

  • The risks and effects of substance misuse on health, behaviour, relationships, and performance.
  • How drug and alcohol concerns may present in personal and professional contexts.
  • Appropriate ways to identify concerns, seek support, and respond without unnecessary stigma or delay.

Duration and Delivery

The course is fully online and normally takes 1 to 2 hours to complete. Its concise format makes it suitable for inclusion in employee wellbeing programmes, manager training, or wider initiatives that address workplace safety and responsible conduct. The course has quite an agile format in that, elements such as course title and content can be adjusted to the students’ or clients’ criteria.

Assessment and Completion

Learners complete a 20-question multiple-choice test at the end of the course. A 100% pass mark is compulsory. The test is marked automatically, and scores are released right away. Students can repeat it as often as required, without additional fee.

Team and Company Bookings

Organisations introducing drug and alcohol awareness across their workforce can use company access to coordinate registration and track completion in one place. This supports a more consistent approach across teams, locations, and management levels.
Enrol an Individual / Book for your Team
  • Sign up individually to develop informed awareness of drugs, alcohol, and workplace responsibilities.
  • Purchase a course for your team to promote safer, more confident, and more supportive responses to substance-misuse concerns.
£ 10 Instant online access
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