Drug Awareness

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
M/504/8290
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about the difference between types of drugs.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Identify the different types of drugs that exist.
  • 1.2
    Classify those identified drugs.
2

Know some of the causes of drug misuse.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Explain possible reasons as to why people may misuse drugs.
3

Know some of the physical and psychological effects of drug misuse.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Explain some of the physical effects of drug misuse.
  • 3.2
    Explain some of the psychological effects of drug misuse.
4

Understand the implications of drug misuse on others.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Explain the possible effects that drug misuse can have on others.
5

Understand some of the health issues associated with drug misuse.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Outline some of the ways in which drug misuse can impact on physical and emotional health.
6

Know the effects of withdrawing from drugs.

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1
    Describe the effects of withdrawing from drugs.
7

Know some of the agencies offering help and information on drug misuse.

Assessment Criteria

  • 7.1
    List come sources of help and information related to drug abuse.
  • 7.2
    Explain how the sources of help and information differ from one another.