Alcohol Awareness

Course description

Course covers the harmful effects of alcohol use, possible health issues surrounding it’s consumption, and where to seek treatment and help.

This online training course covers the harmful effects of alcohol use, possible health issues surrounding it’s consumption, and where to seek treatment and help.

n 2020, alcohol-related deaths increased by 20% compared to the previous year, and was the highest annual number since records began in 2021.

Section 1: Alcohol unit strengths – Learn about the unit strengths of different alcoholic drinks.

Section 2: Alcohol misuse – Identify the main reasons why people may misuse alcohol.

Section 3: Effects of alcohol misuse – Learn about some of the psychological and physical effects of alcohol misuse.

Section 4: Health issues – Find out how alcohol misuse can have a negative impact on health, such as nutrition, the liver, the heart, mental health and sexual health.

Section 5: Withdrawing from alcohol – Develop your knowledge of the effects of withdrawing from alcohol.

Section 6: Help and information – Find out about the best sources of help and information in relation to alcohol abuse.

You must have access to a PC and broadband in order to study this course.