This course provides you with an excellent stand-alone qualification specialising in substance abuse. It will give you a greater understanding of drug and alcohol use, side effects and addiction. The course will also be useful for qualified counsellors and other professionals wishing to obtain a qualification in understanding substance misuse.

What you will study

• Understanding of drug and alcohol misuse
• Side effects and health problems caused by drugs and alcohol
• Understanding addictions

Assessment

• Assessment will be through weekly reflective journals and skills assessments

Entry requirements

• You must be 19 or over
• You will be expected to have a good level of understanding of the English language

Moving forward

• Introduction to Counselling Level 2 Award