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What You'll Learn

Gain skills in substance abuse awareness, prevention, and intervention to support healthier, safer workplaces and communities.
Course Benefits
Industry Certification

Internationally recognized qualification

Expert Instructors

Learn from industry professionals

Dedicated Support

Assistance during and after training

Practical Skills

Apply knowledge immediately

Comprehensive 5-day curriculum with all materials included
Hands-on exercises and real-world case studies
Valuable networking opportunities with peers and experts
Post-course resources and refresher materials
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Duration 5 Days
Level Intermediate
Format In-Person

Course Overview

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This course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of drug and substance abuse, its impact on individuals, workplaces, and communities, and effective prevention and intervention strategies. It combines awareness, counseling techniques, and policy frameworks to equip participants with skills to manage and reduce risks associated with substance abuse.

Duration 

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • HR and employee wellness officers

  • Community health workers and counselors

  • Teachers, trainers, and youth mentors

  • NGO and social workers

  • Managers, supervisors, and safety officers

Course Impact

Organizational Impact

  • Reduced workplace accidents and absenteeism

  • Improved employee health, safety, and productivity

  • Stronger workplace policies on substance abuse

  • Enhanced organizational reputation for employee well-being


Individual Impact

  • Increased awareness of substance abuse risks and effects

  • Skills to identify early warning signs of abuse

  • Knowledge of counseling and intervention techniques

  • Enhanced ability to support prevention initiatives

Course Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Understand the causes, types, and effects of drug and substance abuse.

  • Identify warning signs and risk factors.

  • Apply prevention and intervention strategies in workplaces and communities.

  • Support counseling, rehabilitation, and awareness initiatives.

  • Develop and implement workplace and community policies on substance abuse.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Drug and Substance Abuse

  • Definitions, classifications, and global trends

  • Causes and risk factors of substance abuse

Module 2: Effects and Consequences of Substance Abuse

  • Physical, psychological, and social impacts

  • Workplace and community consequences

Module 3: Identifying and Addressing Substance Abuse

  • Early warning signs and behavioral indicators

  • Intervention and counseling techniques

Module 4: Prevention and Policy Frameworks

  • Workplace policies and compliance requirements

  • Community-based prevention strategies

Module 5: Case Studies and Practical Approaches

  • Real-world case studies from workplace and community settings

  • Designing and implementing support and rehabilitation initiatives

Prerequisites

No specific prerequisites required. This course is suitable for beginners and professionals alike.

Course Administration Details

Customized Training

This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.

Requirements

Participants need to be proficient in English.

Training Fee

The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) under License NO: NITA/TRN/2734.

Accommodation

Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.

Payment

Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.

For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:

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In-Person Training Schedules


January 2026
Date Days Venue Fee (VAT Incl.) Register
5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 5 days Nairobi, Kenya KES 99,000 | USD 1,400 Enroll Now
5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 5 days Cape Town, South Africa USD 3,500 Enroll Now
5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 5 days Dubai, United Arabs Emirates USD 4,000 Enroll Now
5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 5 days Zanzibar, Tanzania USD 2,200 Enroll Now
12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 5 days Mombasa, Kenya KES 115,000 | USD 1,500 Enroll Now
12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 5 days Kigali, Rwanda USD 1,800 Enroll Now
12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 5 days Accra, Ghana USD 5,950 Enroll Now
12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 5 days Kampala, Uganda USD 2,200 Enroll Now
19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 5 days Dar es Salaam, Tanzania USD 2,000 Enroll Now
19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 5 days Johannesburg, South Africa USD 3,100 Enroll Now
19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 5 days Nakuru, Kenya KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 Enroll Now
19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 5 days Dakar, Senegal USD 3,500 Enroll Now
26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 5 days Pretoria, South Africa USD 3,100 Enroll Now
26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 5 days Kisumu, Kenya KES 105,000 | USD 1,500 Enroll Now
26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 5 days Naivasha, Kenya KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 Enroll Now
26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 5 days Arusha, Tanzania USD 2,000 Enroll Now
5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Nairobi, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 99,000
USD 1,400
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5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Cape Town, South Africa
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 3,500
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5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Dubai, United Arabs Emirates
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 4,000
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5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 2,200
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12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Mombasa, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 115,000
USD 1,500
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12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Kigali, Rwanda
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 1,800
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12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Accra, Ghana
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 5,950
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12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Kampala, Uganda
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 2,200
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19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 2,000
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19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 3,100
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19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Nakuru, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 105,000
USD 1,400
Enroll Now
19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Dakar, Senegal
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 3,500
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26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Pretoria, South Africa
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 3,100
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26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Kisumu, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 105,000
USD 1,500
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26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Naivasha, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 105,000
USD 1,400
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26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Arusha, Tanzania
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 2,000
Enroll Now

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Frequently Asked Questions

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The course equips participants with knowledge and skills to prevent, identify, and manage drug and substance abuse issues in workplaces and communities.
No, the course is designed for professionals across sectors and does not require prior medical or counseling training.
The course uses interactive lectures, discussions, case studies, and practical exercises for real-world application.
HR officers, community workers, counselors, teachers, NGO staff, managers, and safety officers working in health, education, or workplace wellness.
Yes, it emphasizes workplace implications of substance abuse, focusing on productivity, safety, and compliance.
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