Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
F/506/0587
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
27 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about the differences between types of drugs.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Identify different types of drugs.
  • 1.2
    Put into groups those identified drugs.

2

Know the causes of drug misuse.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Identify possible reasons as to why people may misuse drugs.

3

Know about the physical and psychological effects of drug misuse.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Identify some of the physical effects of drug misuse.
  • 3.2
    Identify some of the psychological effects of drug misuse.

4

Understand the impact that drug misuse may have on others.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Outline some of the effects that drug misuse may have on others.

5

Understand the health issues associated with drug misuse.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Identify some of the ways in which drug misuse can have an impact on health.

6

Know the effects of withdrawing from drugs.

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1
    Identify effects of withdrawing from drugs.

7

Know about agencies offering help and information on drug misuse.

Assessment Criteria

  • 7.1
    Identify sources of help and information in relation to drug misuse.