Develop an Awareness for Substance Misuse

1. Know what substances are commonly misused and why

• 1.1 State reasons why people use substances
• 1.2 Identify types of substance which are misused and give an example of each
• 1.3 Identify factors from a person’s background that might lead them to use substances

2. Recognise possible signs of substance misuse

• 2.1 Identify possible signs or symptoms that may indicate substance misuse
• 2.2 Identify an example of when a possible sign or symptom may be misleading

3. Be aware of the social and personal effects of substance misuse

• 3.1 Identify harmful effects of substance misuse on individuals
• 3.2 Identify harmful effects of substance misuse on society
• 3.3 Give examples of where to get support and advice on substance use

4. Be aware of the perceptions and responses to substance misuse

• 4.1 Identify how stereotyping affects users
• 4.2 Outline how media reporting affects people’s perceptions of substance use
• 4.3 State sources that can be used to find the extent of substance misuse in society
• 4.4 Outline ways that substance use in society can be responded to