Alcohol Awareness

COURSE OVERVIEW

This half-day or one-day course is designed for anyone who wishes to gain an understanding of the nature and extent of Alcohol use in
society today. No prior knowledge is required.

COURSE CONTENT

Half-day session

• An overview of the current government strategy: Safe. Sensible. Social. (The next steps in the National Alcohol Strategy)
• The nature and extent of alcohol use in society today for both adults and young people
• An understanding of the physical, psychological and social effects of alcohol, including the risks of hazardous and harmful drinking
• An understanding of the health impacts of current drinking patterns in the UK
• The current guidance around safer alcohol use
• An opportunity to reflect on your own and other’s attitudes towards alcohol use and alcohol users

One-day session

Follows on from the course structure above and moves on to support staff in planning, producing and delivering a short session.

CERTIFICATION

Attendance Certificate