Living and Working with Addiction

Addiction can impact not just the individual but also those who support them such as friends, family, work colleagues. This module is designed to raise awareness of how addictions develop and what impact they can have. Learners who complete this course will understand how they can offer support to someone living with addiction but also what support can be offered in the workplace.

Objectives:

By the end of this module, you’ll be able to:

• explain what addiction is, 
• recognise how addiction can develop, 
• be aware of different types of addictions and 
• identify ways of supporting someone living with addiction