Training Course Details - Basic Drug Awareness
Course Overview:
Recommended as a first course for anyone wishing to gain knowledge in this field.
This course has been designed to develop awareness and understanding of substance
use and misuse issues, the indicators and consequences of drug use and develop
confidence of participants to engage with clients appropriately.

Course Aims - Participants will:
 Be able to identify and recognise licit and illicit drugs and paraphernalia
 Gain an understanding of how beliefs and attitudes might affect the perception of
drug use
 Be able to identify a range of indicators and consequences of drug use
 Be able to identify services and areas of support appropriate to people affected by
drugs

This course supports the knowledge and understanding of the following DANOS units.
AA1 Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists
AA3 Enable individuals to find out about and use services and facilities
AB2 Support individuals who are substance users
AB5 Assess and act upon immediate risk of danger to substance users
AC1 Develop your own knowledge and practice
AD1 Raise awareness about substances, their use and effects
AF1 Carry out screening and referral assessment