Course Overview

Welcome to this comprehensive course on addiction awareness. Throughout the modules, you will explore the complexities of addiction, its various forms, and the journey towards recovery.

The course begins with an overview of addiction in the UK, examining its prevalence and impact, and helping you develop a deeper understanding to better challenge stigma.

You will then learn about the many forms addiction can take, recognising that it is not limited to substances but can also include behaviours, and that it requires a multifaceted approach to address effectively.

Finally, you will explore the road to recovery by identifying signs of addiction, understanding the support and treatment options available, and learning strategies for maintaining wellness throughout the recovery process.

By the end of this course, you will be better equipped to understand, support, and respond to addiction in a compassionate and informed way.

Learning objectives

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

• Identify the various forms of addiction, including substance abuse, behavioural addiction and process addiction, and understand the differences between them
• Explain the underlying science of addiction
• Spot signs of potentially addictive behaviour
• Outline strategies for preventing, intervening and treating addiction
• Identify where to seek help and resources