Online Drug Awareness
This training is currently only available to those who work in Glasgow City.
To get the most out of our online facilitated training all participants are asked to complete the following eLearning module at least 7 days before the training.
eLearning Link
Overview
This online training aims to increase drug awareness and knowledge. Providing the opportunity to explore current and emerging trends with substance use. Harm reduction and support strategies will be considered.
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.
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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
Event Properties
Start Date | 13-07-2021 |
Start Time | 9:30 am |
End Date | 13-07-2021 |
End Time | 1:00 pm |
Available places | 2 |
Individual Price | Free |
Event Type | Core Skills |
Local Authority Area | Glasgow City |
Event Status | 1 |
Event Trainer(s)
Graham Mackintosh
Our Office
Scottish Drugs Forum
91 Mitchell Street
Glasgow
G1 3LN
T: 0141 221 1175