Substance Abuse and Dependency

Description

(NQF Level 2 – US 244609)

This course is intended to create an awareness of the effects of substance abuse and addiction and where help can be obtained.

The qualifying learner is capable of:

• Describing substance abuse and the process towards addiction.
• Identifying the most frequently abused substances and their short term effects.
• Describing the long term effects of substance abuse on the individual and others.
• Explaining how to access support structures in the community.

The course consists of the following lessons:

• Lesson 1 – What is Substance Abuse?
• Lesson 2 – How Does It Happen?
• Lesson 3 – Short Term Effects
• Lesson 4 – Long Term Effects
• Lesson 5 – Getting Help