Drug and Alcohol Counselling Level 3

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and supporting those facing the challenges of substance use? Our Drug and Alcohol Counselling online course is designed to provide you with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to embark on a fulfilling career as a drug and alcohol counsellor. Start your journey today to become an essential part of the support network that helps individuals reclaim their lives from addiction.

Fast Track: In a rush? You can complete this course as quickly as you wish
Online Learning: Study on your own terms with our award-winning online learning portal, MyOxbridge
Unlimited Tutor Support: Get as much or as little help as you want for your expert personal tutor
Recognised Outcome: Gain a formal certificate from one of the most recognised awarding bodies in the UK.
98% Pass Rate: Students have enjoyed a 98% pass rate when studying online with Oxbridge
No Exams: This course is completed and certificated without the need to sit official exams.

Course Introduction

Drug and alcohol misuse is a serious and widespread problem, affecting not just those with substance abuse problems, but the people around them and society as a whole. Drug and alcohol counsellors work with people who are struggling with addiction, helping them to overcome their problems and lead healthier, more productive lives.

This Level 3 Drug & Alcohol Counselling Course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to become a successful substance misuse counsellor. You will learn about different types of drugs, their risk profiles, and their effects on the body and mind.

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You will also gain insights into the psychological and social factors that contribute to substance abuse and learn strategies for helping people to overcome addiction. Additionally, you will develop your communication skills so that you can build strong relationships with clients, helping them to beat addiction and achieve their goals. Enrolling on our online courses means access to learning materials and studying at your own pace, allowing you to balance education with work, family, and other commitments.

Course Info

Course code: X344

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Awarding Body: NCFE Customised Qualifications

With a heritage stretching back over 150 years, NCFE is one of the largest awarding bodies in the UK. Last year, NCFE awarded certification to over 340,000 students.

NCFE Customised Qualifications are bespoke, unregulated qualifications developed to meet the specific needs of learners. These courses fit in where there are no other regulated qualifications available. This means you can achieve recognition from a well-respected awarding body, even if there isn’t a pre-existing qualification in a certain subject area.

What you will learn

Below is an outline of the course material you will study:

Unit 1: Introduction to Addictions

This unit will encourage you to delve deeper into the physical and psychological reasons behind dependency. You’ll learn the signs, symptoms and consequences as well as the strains it may have on your finances, family and employment and its links to crime and mental health problems.

Unit 2: Addictive Substances

The world of drugs is forever changing and expanding, but this unit will aim to increase your familiarity of highly addictive drugs. You’ll have an improved understanding of Amphetamines, Benzodiazepines, Methadone, Heroin, Nicotine, Alcohol, Cocaine, MDMA and Crystal Meth.

Unit 3: Models and Perspectives Surrounding Substance Misuse

Next, you’ll look at a number of arguing theories behind dependency, including moral, medical, genetic and neurobiological, and psychological models. You’ll find out if an addictive personality has an impact on people with a dependency, looking closely at behavioural theory, social cognitive learning models, and sociocultural models too. Also learning about the neurophysiology of addiction as well as tolerance.

Drug and Alcohol Counselling Level 3

Course Introduction

Course Info

Awarding Body: NCFE Customised Qualifications

What you will learn

Unit 1: Introduction to Addictions

Unit 2: Addictive Substances

Unit 3: Models and Perspectives Surrounding Substance Misuse

Unit 4: Classification of Substances