Drug Awareness Studies & their Applications Course This course is appropriate for the widest possible range of candidates, including anyone wanting to learn more about drug issues, those working with substance mis-users, & people in support work roles, such as youth work, counselling or community work. The qualification will help learners develop awareness of the key issues around drug use & misuse. It aims to provide a nationally recognised qualification in drug awareness at intermediate level & has been signposted against the Drug & Alcohol National Occupational Standards.