Description
Stimulant drugs speed up the body's systems. Users may feel great due to short-term performance-enhancing and euphoric effects. However, long-term abuse of these drugs can have significant consequences. This course provides facts about commonly abused stimulants such as caffeine, nicotine, cocaine and amphetamines. 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 stimulant;Identify the physical and mental effects stimulants have on an individual
Recognize common names for cocaine, amphetamines and methamphetamines
Recognize any interactions that stimulants may have with other medications and drugs
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.