Addiction Studies
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence required to engage effectively with the issues and impacts of addiction in communities.
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
10 Weeks Tuesday & Thursday 6.30 - 9.30
Entry Requirements
Education: Applicants seeking entry to the programme should have achieved a minimum of a QQI Level 4 Major Award or its equivalent prior to entry to the programme.
Aptitude: Good numerical and communication skills are essential, including verbal and written command of the English language. CERFL proficiency at B2 is required for access to this course for those whose first language is not English.
Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.
Further information
Start Date 15/09/2026
End Date 19/11/2026
The course is taught by our highly qualified and engaging instructor who will cater to learners from all walks of life, even if this is their first time returning to education.
As one learner said: "i recently finished level 5 addiction studies with Lisa Carroll and was just letting you no that I thought it was brilliant, Lisa was so good at teaching us all about it and I'm someone who was in addition for 20 years myself, and still learnt another from Lisa, she was brilliant at her job and made me feel like I can go on to do what ever I desire thanks again for organising it all"
Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the process of addiction in the context of different categories of drugs and their effects
on the individual.
2. Outline the effects and impacts of addiction on individuals, families and communities.
3. Analyse addiction in the context of its emotional dimensions and family dynamics.
4. Outline the trends in drug use in Ireland with a specific focus on drugs used and patterns of drug
use in the local community.
5. Identify the key agencies, national and local, that respond to addiction, focusing on strategies,
interventions and supports available to individuals and families.
6. Undertake and present research on an issue of addiction at community level.
7. Critically assess a range of responses to addiction in communities which target interventions at
different stages of the process of addiction in terms of their intervention strategies and
effectiveness.
8. Situate different responses and/or interventions within the context of a model of understanding
change within the process of addiction.
9. Critically analyse the role of the media in its treatment of addiction issues.
10. Critically reflect on own values and attitudes and values to addiction in order to identify ways in
which to become better involved in developing responses to addiction at a local level.
Community Addiction Studies (5N1834)
Community Addiction Studies (5N1834)
Contact
Evening Course Recruitment
Phone: 01 4275400
Email: taevening@ddletb.ie