Understanding Alcohol
Friday 19th June 2009, The Lodge, Leeming Bar, North Yorkshire
Tuesday 8th September 2009, The Source, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Suitable for all professionals who come into contact with the public, either adults or young people
Provides underpinning knowledge towards the following DANOS units:
AD1 Raise awareness about substances, their use and effects
HSC335 Contribute to the protections of individuals from harm and abuse
AB2 Support individuals who are substance users
Cost - £95 +VAT per person
If your work brings you into contact with young people or adults, then you almost certainly come into contact with people drinking hazardously. There are nearly 1 million hazardous drinkers in the Yorkshire and Humber Region. This course will help you understand the issues.
The course covers:
- The nature and extent of alcohol use in the UK
- An overview of the physical, psychological and social effects of alcohol, including the risks of hazardous and harmful drinking
- Understanding the Government strategy: (Safe. Sensible. Social. The next steps in the National Alcohol Strategy 2007)
- The current guidance around safer alcohol use
What people have said about this course in the past:
“Very informative day lots of information packed into one day but remained interesting, enjoyed the exercises that promoted debates trainer delivered the days content well”
“Enjoyed the course have studied a more formal course previously but found more practical and interesting very useful”
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