Drug and Alcohol Awareness (UK)
Substance misuse can quietly harm workplace safety, performance and culture. This course helps staff and managers understand the risks, spot the signs, and take action when needed.
Course
15-20 mins
Course overview
Drug and alcohol misuse doesn’t just affect individuals—it can impact entire teams and businesses. This course gives employees and managers the knowledge to identify risky behaviour, understand its effects, and respond appropriately. It supports a safe, supportive and high-performing workplace.
Why choose this course?
- Helps meet legal duties under UK health and safety law
- Reduces risks related to absenteeism, accidents, and low productivity
- Encourages early intervention and wellbeing support
- Builds awareness across all levels of the organisation
Legal context
In the UK, employers have a legal duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of employees and others affected by work activities. The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 also makes it illegal to possess, supply, or produce controlled drugs. Employers must not knowingly allow drug-related activities on their premises.
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Frequently asked questions
Our courses are designed for businesses in the hospitality industry looking to provide professional training for their staff.
At the moment, our courses are available exclusively to businesses through subscription plans.
If your employer has assigned you this course, simply log into our learning management system (LMS) using the credentials from your welcome email. Need help logging in? Contact our support team.
Enjoy unlimited access to our entire course library, including this course and any future additions.
Absolutely. We can tailor the course to fit your organisation’s specific needs, culture, and policies. Contact our sales team to explore customisation options.
Our courses are delivered online through our easy-to-use LMS platform or can be provided in SCORM format to integrate with your own LMS.
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