Parental substance use online training
An e-learning tool for professionals to further their skills and knowledge when working with young people affected by parental alcohol misuse

The course covers a range of topics including:
- alcohol facts and effects
- alcohol culture
- impact of parental alcohol misuse on families and children
- support for engaging with children
- influencing outcomes for families
Using this resource
You will need to create an account to access this resource.
Please note that because this resource is so extensive, it has not been fully quality-assured by our team. The Children’s Society is a trusted source for content with significant expertise in the mental health field, so we have still included it. Before delivering the resource, we would recommend looking through it and assessing whether it is suitable for the students that you work with.
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