Describe government policy in relation to substance use services e.g. prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.

Increase Awareness about Drugs, Alcohol or Other Substances with Individuals and Groups

Learning outcomes

1 Understand legislation and policy relevant to substance use

1.1 Identify the legislation which relates to substance use and describe the difference between legal and illegal drugs

1.2 Describe government policy in relation to substance use services e.g. prevention, treatment and rehabilitation

1.3 Identify key organisations that are designed to deliver the governments strategy on drugs and alcohol

1.4 Describe the legislation, policy and procedures regarding equality and confidentiality of information

2 Understand substance use, its effects and treatments

2.1 Describe the different substances which are available and the effects they have on the body e.g. stimulants, sedatives and hallucinogenics.

2.2 Identify the street names for substances, and how these change over time and in different locations.

2.3 Describe the dangers of substance use e.g. related to quantity, frequency, purity and polydrug use.

2.4 Describe the methods of substance use and the risks associated with the different methods.

2.5 Explain the inter-relationship between the background of individuals and the effect of substances on them: e.g. experience and expectations, mental and psychological state, physical health etc.