Cocaine and psychostimulants are widely available and easy to access in Scotland. Deaths where cocaine has been implicated have been on the rise. People using cocaine or other psychostimulants are less likely to present to treatment services, there is an opportunity for those working in treatment, mental health services, or other surrounding services to provide vital harm reduction information.

Hepatitis Scotland is pleased to announce the launch of a new, free to access e-learning resource, which is dedicated to raising knowledge and awareness of hepatitis B.

This e-learning course aims to raise awareness and increase knowledge around benzodiazepines use in Scotland. Participants will be able to identify benzodiazepine effects and gain an understanding of harm reduction techniques for benzodiazepine use.

This e-learning course will increase workers understanding of HIV, how HIV is transmitted, HIV prevention and treatment. The course will also outline the ongoing HIV outbreak affecting people who inject drugs in Glasgow, and surrounding areas, since 2015.

This introductory e-learning course aims to increase workers' knowledge and awareness of key issues relating to drug use in Scotland.

Hepatitis Scotland is pleased to announce the launch of a new, free to access e-learning resource, which is dedicated to raising knowledge and awareness of hepatitis C.

This e-learning course discusses contraception information for people who use drugs. This course should take around 1 hour to complete.

This short e-learning course covers the key aspects of drug-related deaths in Scotland, opiate overdose prevention, intervention and naloxone basics.

This e-learning course discusses harm reduction related to injecting sites. It aims to help workers assess sites and offer accurate advice to people who inject drugs.

Outline

Helping professionals are often required to venture into discussions with people about making changes to their lifestyle or behaviours. Have you ever wondered why and exactly how conversations inspire change and what the skills involved are?

At SDF we have drawn upon the body of research evidence, extracting concepts and approaches within the communication style called Motivational Interviewing (MI).

An introduction to cannabis and synthetic varieties for front line workers.

The course gives participants the opportunity to explore cannabinoids and their effects and provides an overview of the different forms of cannabis and synthetic varieties and harm reduction techniques for cannabis and synthetic cannabinoids.

Please note this is only available to people working in the Glasgow area.

An introduction to bacterial infection and drug use.

The e-learning course will give a brief overview of bacterial infection and various outbreaks. It gives participants the opportunity to explore harm reduction information relevant to bacterial infection. The course will provide an overview of the main signs and symptoms which practitioners should be aware of and will encourage participants to think about and develop a response relevant to their services.

This course has been designed to meet the needs of workers who come into contact with people who may use New Psychoactive Substances (sometimes known as Legal Highs).