Drug Awareness 1 Day
PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO STAFF WORKING WITHIN THE GLASGOW AREA
Aim
This one day training course aims to increase workers' knowledge of issues relating to drug use and enhance awareness of the support needs and the rage of services for those experiencing drug related problems.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session delegates will be able to:
- Name the 7 key drug categories and their main effects/side effects.
- Recall current drug trends, patterns of use and key drug issues being identified in the field.
- Explain key reasons why people use substances.
- Describe the signs of problematic drug use and what action to take - what support to offer and when and where to refer/signpost.
- Recognise the impact of stigma and staff attitudes on service users seeking and gaining support.
- Understand and explain prevention and education, harm reduction and resilience strategies that can be used to support service users.
Target Audience
Health, Social Care and Voluntary Organisation staff who work in the community in non addictions settings who wish to increase their knowledge and awareness of drug issues.
PLEASE ALSO NOTE THERE IS NO PRE-COURSE READING MATERIAL FOR THIS COURSE
MATERIAL WILL BE HANDED OUT AT TRAINING
Event Properties
Start Date | 19-11-2019 |
Start Time | 9:30 am |
End Date | 19-11-2019 |
End Time | 4:30 pm |
Available places | 9 |
Individual Price | Free |
Event Type | Core Skills |
Local Authority Area | Glasgow City |
Event Status | 1 |
Event Commissioner | NHS GG&C |
Location | Scottish Drugs Forum Offices |
Event Trainer(s)
Adelle Still
Our Office
Scottish Drugs Forum
91 Mitchell Street
Glasgow
G1 3LN
T: 0141 221 1175