Drink Drug Driving
Learn about the risks, consequences, and realities of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Explore how substances affect driving ability, reaction times, decision-making, and road safety, while gaining a greater understanding of the legal, physical, and social impacts of drink and drug driving.
This training examines both alcohol and drug impairment, including prescription medications, illegal substances, and over-the-counter medicines that can affect a person’s ability to drive safely. Participants will also learn how to recognise signs of impairment, challenge common myths, and support individuals to make safer choices.
Who could benefit from the training?
Do you work with individuals in the County Durham area who may be at risk of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or would you like a greater understanding of the impact drink and drug driving can have on individuals, families, and communities?
This free training is suitable for professionals working in health, social care, community services, education, housing, criminal justice, and the voluntary sector who want to increase their knowledge and confidence when discussing drink and drug driving with the people they support.
Aim of the training:
To have an awareness of drug and drink driving in the UK
Learning Objectives:
- Understand UK drink & drug driving laws
- Recognise risks and impacts on individuals and communities
- Interpret key statistics and trends
- Identify signs of risk in people you are supporting
- Apply practical interventions and conversations