Drug and alcohol studies - Diploma (online) Graduate profile
Key information
The Diploma in Drug and alcohol studies can lead graduates to the following sectors and careers:
- Community Substance Misuse Team
- Crime Prevention Officer
- Guidance counsellor
- Roles within the HSE in Health & Wellbeing
Still curious?
The team regularly host and take part in webinars to support future students. If you would like to learn more or ask questions at an online information session, click below.
When I enrolled in the Drug and Alcohol Diploma, I wanted to understand addiction more deeply and learn how to truly support people on their recovery journey. I knew it wouldn’t be easy, but I felt called to this work.
Today, I’m part of a therapeutic community where I support women and mothers in recovery. Every day I use what I learned in the diploma—not just the knowledge, but also the confidence and empathy to meet people where they are.
The hardest part was facing the realities of addiction. At times it was emotionally demanding, but those challenges made me stronger and more compassionate. The most rewarding part was seeing how my skills could be applied directly to help others and make a real difference.
This diploma gave me so much more than a qualification — it gave me purpose, resilience, and the belief that I can truly change lives."
