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)

£60 (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

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25
Sep
2026
  • PD hours: 6.5
1 day
10:00 AM BST - 04:00 PM BST
  • PD hours: 6.5
Facilitator(s): Vicki Beere
From: 
  • £130.00 excl. VAT
Fully booked, please contact [email protected]