Alcohol and Drug Awareness eLearning Course

Overview

There is a lot of misinformation about alcohol and drugs. This course aims to help you understand the key aspects of alcohol and drugs, including what they are, how they affect you, and what you can do to cut back and cut out.

Objectives

By the end of this course you will have learned about:

• The effect of alcohol on the brain
• The effect of alcohol on the body
• How to calculate units of alcohol
• The benefits of cutting back, and tips on how to do it
• Categories of drugs
• Drugs and the human body
• Effects of drug taking
• Prescription drugs
• The impact of substance abuse in the workplace
• Employer responsibilities
• Driving under the influence
• Drink driving limits
• Penalties