Alcohol and Drug Misuse Awareness

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Entry Level 3
Unit No:
T/504/8484
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Assessment Guidance

n/a

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know the differences between some types of drugs and alcoholic drinks.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Identify different types of drugs that exist.
  • 1.2
    State the effects of each type.
  • 1.3
    Identify different alcoholic drinks.
  • 1.4
    State the unit strength of each.
2

Understand the causes of alcohol and/or drug misuse.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    State reasons why people may misuse drugs and/or alcohol.
3

Know the physical and/or psychological effects of drug and alcohol misuse.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Identify physical and/or psychological effects of drug misuse.
  • 3.2
    Identify physical and/or psychological effects of alcohol misuse.
4

Understand the implications of drug and/or alcohol misuse on others.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    State the effects that drug and/or alcohol misuse can have on others, for example family, friends and/or society.
5

Understand health issues associated with drug and alcohol misuse.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Identify ways in which drug misuse can impact on health.
  • 5.2
    Identify ways in which alcohol misuse can impact on health.
6

Know about the effects of withdrawing from drugs and/or alcohol.

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1
    State the effects of withdrawing from drugs and/or alcohol.
7

Know about agencies offering help and information.

Assessment Criteria

  • 7.1
    Identify sources of help and information for:
    • drug misuse
    • alcohol misuse.