Learn how to help people make better choices to prevent drug and alcohol misuse in this free online wellness course.

The misuse of drugs and alcohol is a pervasive issue affecting countless lives, families and communities. From alcohol dependency to the opioid epidemic, the consequences of substance abuse are far-reaching and devastating. The widespread misuse of addictive substances is not just a problem: it's an urgent crisis that demands our attention if we hope to address it with the right tools and knowledge. This drug awareness course provides effective strategies you can use to safeguard yourself and your community against the dangers of substance misuse.

We start by providing an overview of drugs, their classifications and their historical and current use. We then explain how addiction develops and outline the factors that contribute to its development. We explore the health impacts of drugs and alcohol on the mind and body and describe their short- and long-term effects. The course examines the social implications of various drugs and provides preventive approaches used to address substance misuse, such as setting boundaries and enhancing self-awareness and decision-making.

We then show you how to build resilience against substance misuse and identify the signs of substance abuse to effectively intervene and improve wellbeing. Finally, we discuss the importance of early interventions, their methods and the benefits of outreach programmes. This drug and alcohol awareness course has no prerequisites and suits anyone who is concerned about the impact of substance misuse on their communities. Sign up to take charge of your wellbeing and learn how to improve the lives of those around you.