Learn about drug and alcohol addiction, treatments, and aftercare for recovering sufferers in this free online course. Drug and alcohol intake have been linked to various medical disorders and are a leading cause of morbidity and premature death worldwide. Awareness can make a big difference in preventing drug and alcohol abuse. This course explores the roots of addictions, and their negative impact on a person's health and lifestyle. We also discuss alternative treatments and aftercare strategies for those who are seeking to build a new life. Enrol now!
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 187449 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Identify signs of addiction in a person • Recall the different categories of drugs and their health risks • Explain the importance of awareness in the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse • Describe the impact drug and alcohol addiction can have on a person's workplace performance • State considerations organisations make that determine policies to prevent drug and alcohol misuse • Outline the appropriate recovery and rehabilitation options available for people struggling with addictions |
| Course Code | 5287 |

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