Online Drug Awareness

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

This Drugs Awareness training is in two parts. First, all participants need to complete the following e-learning Module at least 7 days before the facilitator led online training: Drug Awareness - An introductory course

Course Overview

This online training aims to increase drug awareness and knowledge and participants will have the opportunity to explore current and emerging trends within substance use. The training will consider harm reduction and support strategies.

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

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.

If you do not complete the e-learning at least 7 days before then we will need to offer your training place to someone on our waiting list.

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