The course will give you the opportunity to learn how to recognise the effects of withdrawing from alcohol and know some of the agencies offering help and information about alcohol misuse so that you are aware of the help available to those who may be suffering. This course can be used to support the development of potential health care professionals in work. 

This course is suitable for anyone who wishes to learn more about the general subject or who may need a basic understanding of employment duties. 

You will learn about a range of topics, including: 

• The unit strength of at least four alcoholic drinks.
• The potential consequences of alcohol misuse.
• How to identify reasons why people may misuse alcohol.
• How to recognise some of the physical and psychological effects of alcohol misuse and be aware of the effects that alcohol can have on others.
• The effects of withdrawing from alcohol.
• How to identify sources of help and information about alcohol abuse. 
• The agencies offering help and information about alcohol misuse both locally and nationally.