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Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training

Last Update June 19, 2026

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$39.00

Level Beginner
Duration 3 Hours
Lectures 24
Language English
Access 1 Year

Material Includes

Course overview

Drug and alcohol awareness is important for maintaining safe, respectful, and productive workplaces. Substance misuse can affect judgment, performance, attendance, communication, safety, and workplace relationships, creating risks for employees, supervisors, customers, and the wider organization.

This course covers addiction and substance abuse, misuse of drugs and alcohol, prevention awareness, workplace impacts, treatment considerations, substance dependence, Canadian legal responsibilities, and the long-term effects associated with addiction.

Learners will gain a clearer understanding of substance-related risks, how misuse can affect the workplace, and how awareness supports safer decisions, prevention, and responsible workplace responses. Certification is provided upon successful completion of the course.

Key topics included

Understanding addiction, substance abuse, and dependency
Recognizing the misuse of drugs and alcohol
Raising awareness of prevention and early intervention
Identifying the workplace impact of drug and alcohol abuse
Understanding treatment considerations for substance dependence
Reviewing Canadian laws and the long-term legacy of addiction

Entry requirements

There are no formal academic prerequisites for this course. Learners should have basic English reading and comprehension skills to understand workplace information, health and safety concepts, and assessment materials. A respectful attitude, awareness of workplace responsibilities, and willingness to follow organizational policies and procedures are recommended for successful participation.

Who is this course for

This course is suitable for employees, supervisors, managers, business owners, HR professionals, health and safety representatives, team leaders, customer service staff, and workplace learners who want to understand substance misuse and its workplace impact. It supports safer communication, awareness, prevention, and responsible workplace decision-making.

Certification

Curriculum

24 3 Hours

Foundations of Substance Awareness
Module 1 Quiz

Substances, Effects, and Workplace Risk
Module 2 Quiz

Recognising and Responding to Impairment
Module 3 Quiz

Policy, Law, and Ethical Responsibility
Module 4 Quiz

High-Risk Settings and Practical Application
Module 5 Quiz

Prevention, Support, and Safer Culture
Module 6 Quiz

Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training Final Exam

Frequently Asked Questions

This course is open to employees, supervisors, managers, business owners, HR professionals, safety personnel, and workplace learners. It is suitable for individuals who want to understand drug and alcohol misuse, workplace risks, and responsible awareness-based responses.

You will learn about addiction, substance abuse, drug and alcohol misuse, prevention awareness, and the workplace effects of substance-related concerns. The course also covers treatment considerations, dependence, Canadian laws, and the broader legacy of addiction.

Drug and alcohol misuse can affect safety, performance, judgment, attendance, communication, and workplace relationships. This training helps learners understand the risks, recognize the importance of prevention, and support respectful, policy-aligned responses in professional environments.

Yes. The course supports improved workplace practices by helping learners understand substance-related risks, recognize potential impacts, and respond with greater awareness. These skills can strengthen safety culture, communication, prevention efforts, and responsible decision-making.

Yes. Certification is provided upon successful completion of the course and any required assessments. The certificate demonstrates your understanding of the key principles and practical applications covered in the training.