Diploma in Substance Misuse

Overview

Gain knowledge of substance misuse by enrolling in our Diploma in Substance Misuse course.

This Diploma in Substance Misuse course will equip you with the skills to identify misused substances and their effects, including legal highs, illegal drugs and alcohol. It will teach you the causes, signs and types of substance misuse. This course will also explain the significant social, personal and medical factors that can lead to substance misuse, as well as discuss the patterns of abuse.

Raise awareness of substance misuses and educate yourself on the effects of drugs, with the Diploma in Substance Misuse course.

How will I get my certificate?

You may have to take a quiz or a written test online during or after the course. After successfully completing the course, you will be eligible for the certificate.

Who is this course for?

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this Diploma in Substance Misuse. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Requirements

Our Diploma in Substance Misuse is fully compatible with PC’s, Mac’s, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible on tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on wifi, 3G or 4G.

There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

Career path

Having these various qualifications will increase the value in your CV and open you up to multiple sectors such as Business & Management , Admin, Accountancy & Finance, Secretarial & PA, Teaching & Mentoring etc.

Course Curriculum

2 sections
19 lectures
7 hours, 35 minutes total length

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Diploma in Substance Misuse

Module 1: Substance Misuse and Outreach Worker

00:25:00
Module 2: Substances: Drugs, Alcohol and Others

00:20:00
Module 3: Abuses of Substance Misuse

00:30:00
Module 4: Why People Use Drug and Alcohol?

00:25:00
Module 5: The Nature of Substance Misuse: Biological, Psychological and Social Perspectives

00:30:00
Module 6: Understand Possible Causes of Substance and Drug Abuse

00:25:00
Module 7: Implementing Substance Use Policy

00:20:00
Module 8: Effects of Drugs on the Body and Mind

00:25:00
Module 9: Enhancing Assessment and Treatment of Substance Misuse

00:40:00
Module 10: Health Consideration

00:40:00
Module 11: Specific Treatment Situations

00:30:00
Module 12: Substance Misusers: Children

00:20:00
Module 13: Risk Factors

00:20:00
Module 14: Pharmacological Agents Used in the Management of Substance Misuse Problems

00:20:00
Module 15: Planning and Implementing a Practice Improvement Subject

00:20:00
Module 16: Prevention and Awareness

00:30:00
Module 17: Substance Use Capabilities Across All Level of Social Work

00:15:00
Module 18: Career Consultancy

00:20:00