Drug and Alcohol Awareness and Harm Prevention
Course Area
Inclusion Support
Course Code
VE005
User Types
Emotional Social and Mental Health
Course Description
Introduction
An average young person spends over 24,000 hours attending lessons at school and it is fair to say that little is offered by way of drug and alcohol awareness and harm prevention to keep young people safe.
Research suggests the likelihood of pupils taking drugs increases with age, from 11% of 11 year olds to 37% of 15 year olds using substances. An estimated 580,000 secondary school-aged pupils in England (18%) reported having taken at least one drug in the last year. Drinkaware research suggests that 43% of young people aged 10-17 say they have had an alcoholic drink, and among those, 19% of young people said they drink at least once a week.
Attendees
This training is suitable for:
- Management
- Teachers
- Pastoral Staff
- Support Staff
- School Outreach Workers
- Pupils
- Parents/Carers and family members
Learning Outcomes
Sessions are delivered by a qualified trainer with experience of drug and alcohol addiction and who has sustained long-term personal recovery.
By the end of the session participants will have an awareness of:
- A hard-hitting and unique insight into the lived experience of someone who has suffered with alcohol and drug addiction
- What different drugs look like and how they impact physically and emotionally on those who use them
- How drug and alcohol use impacts on the individual and the wider family unit
- Why people use substances and what to do when things go wrong
- How positive communication can influence a person to be open and honest about alcohol and drugs
Length of Course
1.5 hours
Session Costs
| Enhanced | Core | Non-SLA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In School | 2 credits | £250 | £300 |
| Online | n/a | n/a | n/a |