Drug and Alcohol Awareness for Employees
Our Drugs and Alcohol Awareness Course for Employees provides your workforce with the essential knowledge to identify the signs of substance abuse, understand the effects on physical and mental health and an employer’s and employee’s responsibilities.
With an estimated £7.3 billion lost annually due to drug and alcohol-related absences and errors, this course helps reduce risks, improve workplace safety, and ensure employees are informed about your organisation’s policy.
The training offers practical strategies for early intervention, promoting a healthier, more productive workplace.
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Drug and Alcohol Awareness for Employees
Drugs and Alcohol Awareness for Employees is an essential, in-depth course that provides staff with the knowledge to recognise, address, and prevent substance-related issues in the workplace, ensuring compliance with UK regulations and standards.
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Who should take this course?
The Drugs and Alcohol Awareness Course is suitable for employees in all roles, across every sector.
Please note that we offer Alcohol and Drug Awareness for Managers which is tailored for those who have responsibility for managing and supervising teams.
Course duration
The drug and alcohol training course takes approximately 35-40 minutes to complete.
Course aims
By the end of the alcohol and drugs awareness course, employees will:
- Understand how drugs and alcohol can impact someone in the workplace.
- Be able to describe ways to help identify and minimise the effects and risks.
- Understand their role in managing the risks.
- Be able to describe an employer’s responsibility for controlling drug and alcohol risks in the workplace.
Course compliance
Our SCORM compliance means you can be confident that we deliver high-quality, effective eLearning and assessment tools that integrate into professional learning management systems.
Our courses are SCORM compliant which means they can be integrated as part of your existing LMS or used as part of our SHINE learning management system.
Learn more about our health and safety accreditations.
Benefits of the drugs and alcohol awareness course
- Raises awareness of the effects and signs of drug and alcohol misuse, enabling timely intervention and support for employees.
- Provides guidance on legal responsibilities and the purpose of a drug and alcohol policy, helping to reduce the risk of incidents and support legal compliance.
- IOSH Approved, CPD Certified and SCORM Compliant training.
- The drugs and alcohol awareness course can be completed at the participant’s own pace, at a time that suits them.
- Interactive training to keep participants engaged throughout.
- Multiple choice quizzes so participants can check their understanding as they go.
- Summaries at the end of each section to enhance understanding.
Course Overview
Substance misuse
What drug and alcohol misuse is and who is most affected, looking at statistics.
Reasons why people misuse drugs and alcohol and the mental and physical effects.
Types of drugs
The mental and physical effects of the three types of drugs: depressants, stimulants and hallucinogens.
Drug classifications
How drugs that fall under Class A, B and C effect the body and mind.
Alcohol
How alcohol is measured by ABV and what this means. The risk levels of drinking and factors that influence how much alcohol is absorbed by the body.
Drugs and alcohol in the workplace
Factors in the workplace that may lead to drugs and alcohol misuse and what an employer’s responsibilities are.
Signs that an employee may be misusing drugs or alcohol.
Looking at safety critical work where using drugs and alcohol is most dangerous.
Drugs and alcohol policy
The benefits of having a drug and alcohol policy and what it should include.
Drink and drug driving
The legal limits for alcohol, highlighting the reasons why it is impossible to know whether you are over the legal limit.
The consequences of drink and drug driving.
The law surrounding drug and alcohol screening at work.
Smoking at work
What the law says about smoking in public places and smoking at work.
Support
Links to sources of drug and alcohol support for organisations, individuals and loved ones, with a downloadable document.
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FAQs
Can I customise course to include our company’s specific drug and alcohol policy?
Yes, we can tailor the course content to reflect your organisation’s specific drug and alcohol policy and procedures. This ensures the training is directly relevant to your workplace.
How can I ensure that this drug and alcohol training will be engaging for my employees?
The course includes interactive elements, quizzes, and real-life scenarios to keep employees engaged and reinforce understanding. The content is broken into bite-sized sections to maintain attention and make learning more digestible.
Does the course address the challenges of substance misuse in high-risk or safety-critical industries?
Yes, this alcohol and drugs awareness course covers the specific risks associated with drug and alcohol misuse in safety-critical roles and high-risk industries. It provides guidance on how employers and employees can manage these risks effectively.
Can this training be part of a larger employee wellness programme?
Absolutely. Drug and alcohol awareness training online can complement broader wellness initiatives by helping employees recognise and address substance misuse. It promotes a healthier, safer work environment, contributing to overall employee wellbeing.
Is there a discount if I need to train a large team?
Yes, we offer volume discounts for businesses that need to train multiple employees. Please contact us to discuss your requirements, and we can provide pricing based on your team size.
What happens if someone fails the course assessment?
Participants who don’t pass the assessment on their first attempt can review the course material and retake the assessment. The course is designed to support learning, with interactive elements and quizzes to reinforce understanding throughout.
How quickly can this training be rolled out to my team?
Once purchased, the course can be accessed immediately through our SHINE platform or integrated into your existing LMS, allowing employees to begin training right away.
Can I monitor employee progress throughout the training?
Yes, if using the SHINE platform, you can track employees’ progress, view completion rates, and download certificates for compliance records.
How is it delivered?
Drugs and alcohol awareness training is delivered online or through a computer network to each trainee at their desktop, laptop or mobile device.
We can also provide the course to be integrated into a SCORM compliant LMS. Training can be completed at the employee’s own pace by “bookmarking” and recording progress and returning to the training later.
Compliance record keeping instantly solved
The Praxis42 Digital Platform SHINE is our advanced eLearning management system and helps organisations deliver effective online learning for their employees.
A cost-effective tool for compliance record-keeping, SHINE allows you to view and manage employee training records easily. Individual training certificates can be printed as proof of compliance for audits or visits from enforcing agencies.
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