SHN

The Sheltered Housing Network

Supporting All Involved in The Provision of Sheltered and Supported Housing

Alcohol and drug awareness

Who the Course is for:

The day is designed to help Wardens, Scheme Managers and front line staff working in Supported Housing develop skills, understanding and recognise the issues and challenges associated with substance abuse.

Course Content:

·        Exploring the range of substances that can be misused including ‘Addiction by Prescription’

·        Looking at why people use drink and drugs, including peer pressure, curiosity, boredom

·        The consequences of illegal drug use

·        The risks to workers and lone workers

·        An insight into the way substance misuse can change a person’s physical and/or mental state.

Course Objectives:

·        Defining what substances can be abused

·        Defining substance abuse

·        Identifying which drugs are illegal and penalties

·        Recognising the risk

·        Using own organisation’s policy and procedures effectively

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