| 1 | Understand legislation and policy relevant to substance use | 1.1 | Identify the legislation which relates to substance use and describe the difference between legal and illegal drugs |
| 1.2 | Describe government policy in relation to substance use services e.g. prevention, treatment and rehabilitation |
| 1.3 | Identify key organisations that are designed to deliver the government’s strategy on drugs and alcohol |
| 1.4 | Describe the legislation, policy and procedures regarding equality and confidentiality of information |
| 2 | Understand substance use, its effects and treatments | 2.1 | Describe the different substances which are available and the effects they have on the body e.g. stimulants, sedatives and hallucinogenics |
| 2.2 | Identify the street names for substances, and how these change over time and in different locations |
| 2.3 | Describe the dangers of substance use e.g. related to quantity, frequency, purity and polydrug use |
| 2.4 | Describe the methods of substance use and the risks associated with the different methods |
| 2.5 | Explain the inter-relationship between the background of individuals and the effect of substances on them: e.g. experience and expectations, mental and psychological state, physical health etc |
| 2.6 | Identify reasons why individuals use substances and the influence on substance use of individuals’ age, gender, economic disadvantage and/or emotional deprivation |
| 2.7 | Describe the relationship between substance use, crime and antisocial behaviour |
| 3 | Identify individuals’ knowledge and values about substances | 3.1 | Enable individuals to talk about and identify what they know and understand about substance use |
| 3.2 | Support individuals to explore their feelings and values about substance use |
| 3.3 | Interact with individuals in a manner that encourages an open exchange of views and is non-judgemental |
| 4 | Increase individuals’ knowledge and understanding of substances | 4.1 | Identify the gaps in individuals’ knowledge and understanding about substances, their use and effects |
| 4.2 | Demonstrate how the values and beliefs of individuals may need to be challenged in their own interests and those of others |
| 4.3 | Provide learning opportunities in a manner sensitive to individuals’ needs and confidence |
| 4.4 | Ensure that the content of the learning provision is accurate and based on up-to-date evidence |
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