Drug and Alcohol Awareness

Kerry Owen
Sep 4
2 min read

Updated: Sep 24

Creating Safer Workplaces: Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training for All Industries

Substance misuse can have a devastating impact on individuals, teams, and entire organisations. That’s why our Drug and Alcohol Awareness course is designed to help managers and staff across all sectors identify, address, and prevent drug and alcohol issues in the workplace.

Approved by CPD, IIRSM, and the Institute of Hospitality, this course provides practical guidance, legal insight, and best practices to support healthier, safer working environments.

Why This Course Is Important

With drug and alcohol misuse costing UK businesses millions each year in lost productivity, absenteeism, and safety risks, it’s essential that employers and employees are equipped to respond effectively. This course helps you:

Understand the scale of substance misuse
Recognise signs of abuse
Develop and implement effective policies
Support affected individuals with compassion and compliance

What You’ll Learn

The course begins with key statistics and signs of misuse, then dives into detailed information on illegal drugs and alcohol abuse. You’ll learn how to create and apply a 4-stage response plan, write a robust policy, and explore the role of ACAS and other support services.

Course Modules & Pass Requirements:

Statistics and Signs of Misuse – 70%
Illegal Drugs Part 1 – 70%
Illegal Drugs Part 2 – 70%
Alcohol Misuse – 70%
Company Best Practice Part 1 – 70%
Company Best Practice Part 2 – 70%
Company Best Practice Part 3 – 70%
Drug Treatment Services and Further Support – 70%

Who Should Take This Course?

Managers and HR professionals
Team leaders and supervisors
Employees in any industry
Organisations looking to improve workplace wellbeing and compliance

Why Choose Us?

Fully accredited and up-to-date with UK legislation
100% online and flexible—complete in just 80 minutes
Ideal for individuals or company-wide training
Practical, policy-driven, and easy to implement

Take the First Step Toward a Safer Workplace

Substance misuse doesn’t just affect individuals—it affects teams, productivity, and safety. Equip yourself or your staff with the tools to make a positive change.

Enroll Now and build a healthier, more responsible workplace.