General
Information:
This one
day training event is designed to provide support staff with no
specialist knowledge of drugs and alcohol with sufficient knowledge and
skills to work with service users who are affected by drug and/or
alcohol use so that they might better respond to their needs and manage
associated risks.
A range
of training methods will be used in delivering the course content. This
will assist in ensuring effective input of course material. Participants
will be encouraged to take an active part in each session.
Suitable for
All support staff, both front line staff and
managers who work with service users who have support needs around drug
and alcohol use
Content within this
training event includes:
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Different
types of drugs - what they look like & how they are taken
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Classification of drugs
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The
effects of drugs |
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Drugs and
the law |
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National
Drug and Alcohol Strategies |
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Use,
misuse and addiction |
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The harm
reduction model |
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Working
with people who are affected by drugs and alcohol
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Multi-agency working
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Health &
safety issues |
Outcomes
By the end of the training,
participants will have:
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Gained a
knowledge of the types of drugs available, including their common street
names |
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Understood how drugs are taken and to recognise drugs paraphernalia
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Learnt
about the psychological and psychological effects, long and short term
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Explored
their own attitudes about alcohol and drug use and how this might affect
their working practices |
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Clarified
the difference between use, misuse and addiction
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Reflected
on why people drink and/or take drugs
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Explored
how to recognise problem alcohol and/or drug use in their service users
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Explored
creative ways in working with those affected by alcohol and/or drug use
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Know when
to refer to specialist agencies |
Please see our
Price List for details of costs
