Mental Health

Substance Use Disorder Advice

Drug use is a taboo subject. No one likes to talk about it because it’s difficult to broach. But it’s not just something you can brush under the carpet. You need to know how to spot the signs that it's becoming a problem and do something before it’s too late. If you or someone you know is using drugs, it can be an uncertain and scary time. But there is help available out there if you need it. It’s also important to know the signs to look out for that might indicate there’s a problem.

Learning outcomes:

Recognise the common signs of problematic drug use in yourself and others
Understand the importance of getting help with Substance Use Disorder
Identify resources to help with Substance Use Disorder

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What you will learn

Who is this course for

This course will give you some guidance on signs of Substance Use Disorder to look out for, and where you can go for help if you or a loved one needs it. Drug abuse affects more than one person, so looking out for the signs of drug abuse is vital.

Anyone, at almost any age, can be affected by Substance Use Disorder. Whether it’s yourself or someone else (like a student or another member of staff), it’s important to spot the signs that help is needed, and know how, and where, to get it.

Why choose iAM Compliant

Peace of mind with testing

This course also has an assessment at the end which allows learners to test their understanding and helps businesses demonstrate a level of competence in the topic.

Accessibility

Everyone has the right to learn and learner need can vary depending on environment or disabilities. To support this diversity, we provide transcripts so people have text options for media, alongside subtitles for all videos.