Addressing alcohol and drug-related issues: Reducing harm and supporting positive change.

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Addressing alcohol and drug-related issues: Reducing harm and supporting positive change.

4.80
(5 Ratings)

Understanding Misuse of Prescription and OTC Drugs 04/10/2023

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About Course

This course is aimed at those that already have a basic drugs knowledge who want to have a better understanding of how prescription and OTC medicines are misused, harm reduction and supports available.

 

What Will You Learn?

  • Aware how prescription and OTC medicines are misused
  • Aware of the medicines most commonly used, their effects and methods of use
  • Aware of the prevalence of prescription and OTC medicine misuse in Northern Ireland
  • Aware how prescription and OTC medicine misuse can lead to addiction
  • Aware of risk of harm for the user associated with misuse
  • Aware of key harm reduction advice
  • Aware of local drug and alcohol services and how to refer to them

Course Content

Evaluation Form

  • Evaluation Form
  • Conclusion

Student Ratings & Reviews

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AS
10 months ago
Alot of learning during this course
Z
1 year ago
Very informative
A
1 year ago
Good level of information & very good, knowledgeable trainer
Good
S
1 year ago
Excellent, interactive course, worth completing if you are working in the voluntary sector.
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