Description
Depressant drugs induce sleep, relieve anxiety and muscle spasms and prevent seizures. However, individuals who abuse these substances experience serious consequences. This course provides facts about commonly abused depressants such as alcohol, benzodiazepines, kava, gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), opiates and over-the-counter drugs. The physical, mental and emotional effects they have on workers are also discussed. Ideal learners are all employees, including managers and supervisors.
What you'll learn
Recognize the definition of a depressant
Identify the physical and mental effects depressants have on an individual
Recall common names for various depressants
Identify any interactions that depressants may have with other medications
System Requirements
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or higher (11+is preferred), Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome (latest), iPad iOS (latest) (Tablet only), Mac OS 10.10 or 10.11 (PC only) Apple Safari 8 or 9, Android Google Chrome (latest). Course playback is not recommended for mobile phones. For optimal playback, it is also recommended that learners close all other browser windows when viewing a course.
UL
UL empowers organizations to protect the well-being of workers, reduce risk, improve productivity, enhance compliance, and drive measurable business improvement through its learning, health, and safety platforms. More than 2,000 organizations in over 20 major industries including manufacturing, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and construction & energy, trust UL’s software tools and learning solutions to meet their expanding needs. UL's international suite of online courses, built by industry experts and learning specialists, give employees the skills and knowledge they need to stay safe, succeed on the job, and remain in compliance.
