Drug Awareness – an Introductory Course (e-Learning)

Are you new to working in health, social care, or addiction support services? Are you an existing staff member looking to brush up on basic drug awareness? This course lays the foundation for all our other e-learning courses and is a great place to start. 

After you complete this course, you will be able to recall drugs commonly used in Scotland, understand the reasons why people use drugs, and know how best to support people who use drugs. You will also learn vital harm reduction techniques that you can immediately put into action.  

Learning Objectives 

By the end of this course, participants will be able to: 

• Recall the most commonly used drugs in Scotland 

• Understand the reasons why people use drugs 

• Know how best to support people who use drugs