Training & Policy Development

Workplace Drugs and Alcohol Training

There isn’t a section of today’s society which is not affected by drug use and problematic use of alcohol, which includes the institutions and the business community. The increasingly widespread availability of alcohol and illegal drugs can lead to experimental, recreational and dependent use, studies report that 75% of alcohol dependents are also in employment.

Lost productivity; absenteeism; errors and accidents; reduction of creativity, competence and judgement are some of the acknowledged negative impacts of substance use on businesses. Employees who misuse substances in the work place often put others around them at risk as well. This makes it imperative that employees are educated in the consequences of substance misuse.

HAGAM is committed to making a difference by sharing the expertise it has built up since 1985 in the substance misuse field. To this end, we develop and deliver a wide range of bespoke specialist drug and alcohol training for organisations ranging from schools to large businesses.

HAGAM’s training and education service can offer:

• Substance misuse training needs analysis of your organisation
• Tailor-made in-house drug/alcohol training that is in line with the strategic objectives of your organisation
• Monitor and evaluate the training and provide feedback to your organisation
• Provide support around implementing an appropriate Drug and Alcohol Policy in order to ensure your business complies with current Government directives and Heath and Safety regulations
• Specialist training for your managers to ensure that they have the knowledge and competencies to address the related issues effectively.

Depending on the type of training requested, sessions can cover:

• Current legislation, roles and responsibilities
• Organisation’s policy on drug and alcohol use
• Facts and common myths regarding alcohol and other drugs
• How drug use can effect a person’s physical and mental health
• Consequences of drug or alcohol use in the workplace
• Signs and symptoms of drug or alcohol misuse
• How to approach and address an employee who may have an alcohol or drug problem
• How to help someone with drug or alcohol problems
• Available services and resources

For further information on our bespoke training provision or to discuss your organisation’s needs please call us on 01895 20 7788 or email