Children Services
Substance Misuse Awareness
Understand substance-related risk, recognise changing patterns, reduce harm, and respond without stigma across youth and adult services.
1 hour 45 mins
Duration
Awareness Level
Level
Certificate Included
Course Description
Understand substance-related risk, recognise changing patterns, reduce harm, and respond without stigma across youth and adult services.
Aligned with Safeguarding / harm-reduction / multi-agency practice and legislation including Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and Care Act 2014, this course helps learners build confidence, strengthen judgement, and apply safer day-to-day practice.
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Key Topics Include:
Explain the principles that underpin recognising and responding to substance misuse.
Recognise warning signs connected to recognising and responding to substance misuse incidents.
Choose the correct reporting route and document concerns clearly.
Apply safer practice standards in daily care delivery.
A young person's attendance and peer group change alongside unexplained money concerns.
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