Suicide, Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Substance abuse and suicide are serious issues that can have devastating consequences. This course provides essential knowledge and understanding to help you support individuals who may be struggling. 

In this 60 minute course, you’ll learn about the effects of drugs and alcohol, the signs of substance abuse, and how to recognise and respond to suicidal thoughts.

Substance Abuse: Explore the different types of substance abuse and their impact on individuals.

Mental Health Connection: Understand the link between substance abuse and mental health.

Recognising Suicide Risk: Learn to identify warning signs and risk factors for suicide.

Effective Support: Discover strategies to support individuals struggling with substance abuse or suicidal thoughts.

Key outcomes:

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Understand what is meant by the term substance abuse
  • Identify causes and effects of drugs and alcohol
  • Understand types of drugs and how they work
  • Understand types of alcohol and recommended units
  • Identify the link between substance abuse and mental health
  • Understand what suicide is
  • Identify suicide warning signs
  • Explain how you can help.

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