Drug Awareness

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
M/505/8639
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about drug categorisation and legislation.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Identify the four main categories of drugs.
  • 1.2
    Give examples of different drugs within each category.
  • 1.3
    Outline key information contained in drug-related legislation, about which those working with people who are misusing substances should be aware.
2

Know about drug use.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Describe the different reasons why people use drugs.
  • 2.2
    Describe the key differences between experimental use of drugs, recreational use and use relating to dependency.
  • 2.3

    Describe some of the positive and negative physical and psychological effects of drugs in different categories.

  • 2.4
    Describe the main ways in which drugs can be taken.
  • 2.5
    Outline some of the key risks associated with different methods of taking drugs and for different types of user.
3

Know about the assumptions made about people who use drugs.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Outline different assumptions that are sometimes made about people who are using drugs.
  • 3.2
    Give reasons why people working with service users who are using drugs, should not make assumptions about them.