Addictive Behaviour Training
This course provides healthcare workers with essential knowledge and skills to recognise, respond to, and support individuals affected by addiction. Covering legal, ethical, psychological, and practical aspects, the course empowers professionals to deliver safe, empathetic, and effective care using evidence-based approaches and local referral pathways.

Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Define addiction and distinguish between substance-related and behavioural addictions
- Identify the signs, symptoms, and functional impacts of addiction across different settings
- Recognise common causes and risk factors, including trauma, mental health conditions, and social determinants
- Apply legal and ethical frameworks relevant to addiction care
- Use empathetic communication and motivational interviewing techniques to engage individuals
- Implement harm reduction strategies and understand referral pathways to local services
- Identify safeguarding concerns and follow correct escalation procedures for children and vulnerable adults
- Maintain professional boundaries and uphold data protection standards when working with individuals experiencing addiction
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Define addiction and distinguish between substance-related and behavioural addictions
- Identify the signs, symptoms, and functional impacts of addiction across different settings
- Recognise common causes and risk factors, including trauma, mental health conditions, and social determinants
- Apply legal and ethical frameworks relevant to addiction care
- Use empathetic communication and motivational interviewing techniques to engage individuals
- Implement harm reduction strategies and understand referral pathways to local services
- Identify safeguarding concerns and follow correct escalation procedures for children and vulnerable adults
- Maintain professional boundaries and uphold data protection standards when working with individuals experiencing addiction
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Training Overview
- Understanding Addictive Behaviours
- Legal and Ethical Responsibilities in Addiction Care
- Causes and Risk Factors of Addiction
- Recognising the Signs and Assessing Addiction
- Communication and Support Strategies in Addiction Care
- Harm Reduction and Referral Pathways in Addiction Care
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Frequently asked questions
It’s an online course that teaches healthcare professionals how to recognise, respond to, and support individuals affected by addiction using evidence-based care.
Ideal for healthcare workers, carers, and support staff involved in addiction care or working with individuals showing addictive behaviours.
You’ll learn about addiction causes, legal/ethical care, signs of addiction, communication strategies, harm reduction, and referral pathways.
This course takes about 30 minutes to complete and is mobile-friendly for flexible learning on any device.
It helps professionals deliver safe, empathetic care, identify early signs of addiction, and support recovery while promoting dignity and autonomy.
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