Substance Use

This course offers an overview of commonly used substances, exploring reasons for use and their effects on the body. It covers safer injecting practices, overdose risks, harm reduction, legal considerations, treatment pathways, and emphasises safe practices in substance use environments.

Course Summary

DATE(S)

Various

DURATION

  • 6.5 Hours

PRICE (FROM)

£45 (Exc VAT)

DELIVERY METHOD

Online / In Person

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Description

Introductions / safe space
Gain an understanding of commonly used substances
Explore why people use drugs
Understand how drugs can be taken and their effects on the body
Develop an understanding of safer injecting and overdose risks
Harm reduction techniques
The law
Treatment pathways for recovery
Working safely
Key learning / action plan
Wellbeing activity

Course Availability

Would you like this course delivered inhouse and tailored for your team?
or can't make the advertised dates?

Would you like this delivered inhouse and tailored for your team? or can't make the advertised dates?
Register your interest now

17
Dec
2024
  • PD hours: 6.5
1 day
10:00 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT
Discount
  • PD hours: 6.5
Facilitator(s): Vicki Beere
From: 
  • Safeguarding Week Discount £47.50 excl. VAT
  • £95.00 excl. VAT
Safeguarding Week Special Offer