Recognising Issues of Substance Misuse

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
L/505/1262
Credits:
1
Guided learning hours:
8 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know the differences between legal and illegal substances.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Explain the difference between a legal and an illegal substance.
  • 1.2
    Describe three different types of substances that may be misused.
  • 1.3
    Describe whether the three types are legal or illegal substances.
2

Understand the impact of the use and misuse of substances.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Describe 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 available relating to the misuse of substances.

Assessment Criteria

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