Alcohol Misuse

This outstanding training resource tackles the realities of alcohol misuse, giving you the knowledge and understanding you need to recognise the signs and respond effectively.

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Duration:
60-70m
Modules:
20
From only
£1.49* Buy credits *Excludes VAT. Based on bulk credit pricing

About the course

Alcohol misuse can have a disastrous impact on an individual’s wellbeing: physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. You need to be able to recognise alcohol dependence, take action and help the individual towards recovery to best promote their quality of life.

Who is this course for?

A ‘must have’ for induction, refresher, management and vocational training.

What does the course cover?

  • What is alcohol misuse?
  • Stages of progression
  • The experimental stage
  • The recreational stage
  • Alcohol misuse
  • Alcohol dependence
  • Signs of dependence
  • Causes of alcohol misuse
  • Recognising intoxication
  • Caring for individuals with alcohol problems
  • What is alcohol?
  • Alcohol strength
  • How alcohol is metabolised
  • Effects of alcohol misuse
  • Health problems
  • The liver & liver failure
  • Alcoholic hepatitis
  • Cirrhosis
  • Fatty liver
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Behavioural changes
  • Friends and family
  • Interventions
  • Diagnosis & dual diagnosis
  • Recovery
  • Stages of recovery
  • Abstinence & cutting down
  • Treatment
  • Detoxification
  • Withdrawal
  • Medication
  • Support groups
  • Cravings
  • Relapse & lapses
Download the syllabus (PDF)

How is the course assessed?

After each module you will be asked a set of multiple-choice questions. The answers are marked automatically so you instantly know your score.

Every trainee receives a FREE training certificate on completion of the course as evidence for your records.


From only
£1.49* Buy credits *Excludes VAT. Based on bulk credit pricing
Duration:
60-70m
Modules:
20
  • CPD Accredited and Skills for Care Endorsed
  • Free certification
  • Standards compliant
  • Access course on desktop and mobile, from work or home
  • No time limits, work at your own pace
  • Monitor and track staff progress

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