Developed and delivered by SDF, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP

Developed and delivered by SDF, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP

Our facilitator-led training  is only available to those who work in Glasgow City. 

Our training attracts attendees from a wide range of sectors and we encourage active participation in our sessions through group discussions and by inviting individuals to offer comments on issues relevant to their role. If you have any concerns about participating within this format please highlight this in the additional needs section of the booking form.   

Aim 

The training aims to increase workers' drug awareness knowledge and provide an opportunity to explore current and emerging trends with substance use. 

Learning Outcomes 

By the end of the session participants will be able to: 

• Name the seven key drug categories and their key effects 
• Recall an overview of the key substances in use 
• Identify the reasons why people choose to use drugs and alcohol 
• Recall poly-drug use and dependant substance use patterns 
• Describe signs of overdose and how to respond 
• Identify effective techniques to support people who use drugs and alcohol. 

Please check, in some email systems your SDF booking email can land in a spam or junk folder. Make sure you don’t miss it. 

Developed and delivered by SDF, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP

Our interactive facilitator-led training takes place on MS Teams and currently is only available to those who work in Glasgow City. 

There is no e-learning requirement for this course. 

Our training attracts attendees from a wide range of sectors and we encourage active participation in our sessions through group discussions and by inviting individuals to offer comments on issues relevant to their role. If you have any concerns about participating within this interactive format please highlight this in the additional needs section of the booking form.   

Course Overview 

This online training aims to increase knowledge and awareness of the key issues relating to alcohol use in Scotland. Participants will have the opportunity to consider harm reduction and support strategies. 

Learning Outcomes 

By the end of the session participants will be able to: 

• Discuss the prevalence of alcohol use in Scotland. 
• Recall the unit content for common drinks and low risk drinking guidelines. 
• Identify a range of reasons why people use alcohol. 
• Discuss the effects and costs of alcohol use associated with different patterns of drinking. 
•  Recall key resources and support services available to reduce alcohol-related harm. 
• Our courses are very popular. If you find you are unable to make it then please let us know as soon as possible so we can allocate your place to someone on the waiting list. 

Please check, in some email systems your SDF booking email can land in a spam or junk folder. Make sure you don’t miss it. 

Developed and delivered by SDF, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP

Our facilitator-led training is only available to those who work in Glasgow City. 

Our training attracts attendees from a wide range of sectors and we encourage active participation in our sessions through large group discussions and by inviting individuals to offer comments on issues relevant to their role. If you have any concerns about participating within this format please highlight this in the additional needs section of the booking form.   

By the end of the session participants will be able to: 

• Recall the prevalence of people with co-existing substance use and mental health issues. 
• Describe the relationship between mental health and substance use. 
• Gain an overview of common mental health conditions. 
• Identify the impact of stigma in relation to drug use and mental health. 
• Identify how to support and signpost people affected by mental health and substance use issues. 
• Understand the importance of self-care when working in a support setting. 

Developed and delivered by SDF, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP

This training is currently only available to those who work in Glasgow City.  

Our training attracts attendees from a wide range of sectors and we encourage active participation in our sessions through group discussions and by inviting individuals to offer comments on issues relevant to their role. If you have any concerns about participating within this interactive format please highlight this in the additional needs section of the booking form.  

Aim  

This introductory course will support trauma-informed practice when working with people who are affected by trauma and who use substances.  

Learning Outcomes  

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:  

• Define the concept of psychological trauma.  
• Describe how substance use is used as an adaptive coping response to trauma and its impact.  
• Identify how to respond to the needs of those affected by trauma at a trauma-informed level.  

We recommend that you complete our 'Drug Awareness - An Introductory Course' e-learning module.  

Drug Awareness e-learning - Scottish Drugs Forum

Please Note  

We recognise that trauma themes can at times be challenging for participants and can cause us to reflect on our own experiences.  We aim to create a safe and supportive environment by offering two facilitators on the course to debrief should anything arise during the course. 

Developed and delivered by SDF, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP

Our interactive facilitator-led training takes place on MS Teams and currently is only available to those who work in Glasgow City. 

Our online training attracts attendees from a wide range of sectors and we encourage active participation in our sessions through group discussions and by inviting individuals to offer comments on issues relevant to their role. If you have any concerns about participating within this interactive format please highlight this in the additional needs section of the booking form.   

Course Overview 

This online training aims to increase awareness, knowledge of multiple risk and young people. Participants will have the opportunity to explore multiple risk and what that means in practice when working with young people. 

Learning Outcomes 

By the end of the session participants will be able to: 

• Identify common risk behaviours displayed by young people. 
• Define multiple risk. 
• Discuss positive and negative aspects of risk. 
• Identify common risk behaviours. 
• Recall the factors and Adverse Childhood Experiences that influence risk taking and identify the impact of these on resilience. 
• Demonstrate effective signposting and interventions which tackle multiple risk, build resilience, and support post-traumatic growth. 

 Our courses are very popular. If you find you are unable to make it then please let us know as soon as possible so we can allocate your place to someone on the waiting list. 

Please check, in some email systems your SDF booking email can land in a spam or junk folder. Make sure you don’t miss it. 

Developed and delivered by SDF, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP

Our interactive facilitator-led training takes place on MS Teams and currently is only available to those who work in Glasgow City. 

This interactive online training aims to increase awareness, knowledge and provides an opportunity to explore current and emerging trends with psychostimulants. Harm reduction and support strategies will be explored. 

Our training attracts attendees from a wide range of sectors and we encourage active participation in our sessions through group discussions and by inviting individuals to offer comments on issues relevant to their role. If you have any concerns about participating within this interactive format please highlight this in the additional needs section of the booking form.   

Our training is interactive and takes places on MS Teams. To help this numbers are capped at 12. Please make sure you can attend if you book a place. Courses are very popular so if you find you are unable to make it then please let us know as soon as possible so can allocate your place to someone on the waiting list. 

Please check. In some email systems your SDF booking email can land in a spam or junk folder. Make sure you don’t miss it. 

Learning Outcomes 

By the end of the session participants will be able to: 

• Discuss the current and emerging trends with psychostimulants.
• Discuss the key psychostimulants in use including cocaine, amphetamines and MDMA.
• Identify effective strategies for working with people who use psychostimulants including harm reduction.

Developed and delivered by SDF, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP

Our facilitator-led training is only available to those who work in Glasgow City. 

Our training attracts attendees from a wide range of sectors and we encourage active participation in our sessions through group discussions and by inviting individuals to offer comments on issues relevant to their role. If you have any concerns about participating within this format please highlight this in the additional needs section of the booking form.   

Aim 

The training aims to increase workers' drug awareness knowledge and provide an opportunity to explore current and emerging trends with substance use. 

Learning Outcomes 

By the end of the session participants will be able to: 

• Name the seven key drug categories and their key effects 
• Recall an overview of the key substances in use 
• Identify the reasons why people choose to use drugs and alcohol 
• Recall poly-drug use and dependant substance use patterns 
• Describe signs of overdose and how to respond 
• Identify effective techniques to support people who use drugs and alcohol. 

Please check, in some email systems your SDF booking email can land in a spam or junk folder. Make sure you don’t miss it.