Qualifications.
There is no universally recognized entry level qualification into working in the drugs and alcohol sector. There is now an NVQ in health and social care at level three but it is not yet widely available. It is offered by some organisations to their staff but we are not aware of any institutions offering it – (we would love to hear from them). A number of organisations offer post graduate qualifications; details are contained in the DrugScope pathfinder below. DANOS - the Drugs and Alcohol National Occupational Standards are becoming the accepted basis for job descriptions and recruitment - make sure any course you do is mapped against them. | 
