Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
M/505/1237
Credits:
1
Guided learning hours:
9 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand different forms of misuse of legal and illegal substances.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    State the difference between a legal and illegal substance.
  • 1.2
    List three different types of substances that may be misused.
  • 1.3
    Indicate whether the three types are legal or illegal substances.

2

Understand the impact of the use and misuse of substances.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    State two reasons why people may use substances.
  • 2.2
    Give two examples of personal effects of the misuse of substances.
  • 2.3
    Give two examples of social effects of the misuse of substances.

3

Know some sources of available support relating to the misuse of substances.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Name two organisations that offer help and support to people who misuse substances.
  • 3.2
    State the type of support they provide.
  • 3.3
    Name an organisation that can offer help to families of substance misusers.
  • 3.4
    Identify how they can support families.