Work smarter with an up to date and well rounded drug awareness.

Have you ever had any questions about drugs and drug use?
Have you ever needed to discuss drug use and felt unprepared?
Are you concerned that if your work brought you into contact with someone who uses drugs you would be out of your depth?

This course will develop your knowledge and understanding of the common drugs that people use and misuse. Whether your focus is adults or young people the course will boost your confidence to speak about the subject with authority.

This Drugs Awareness course requires no previous drugs training, but together we’ll build on any knowledge and answer key questions that you already have. During the day we will identify and explore the most common drugs that people use and build your understanding of their effects, why and how they are used.

The session will cover:

• What is a drug?
• Why do people use drugs in the face of so many potential harms?
• Patterns and trends in drug use
• Drugs and UK law
• Different types of drugs and how they are used
• The short term and long term effects of different drugs

The course is focused on giving you the information that will really enhance the work you do, whether you’re holding a caseload or work in a role where drugs feature in the work that you do, and you feel an up-to-date understanding of the key facts are vital.

When you join any IWS training course you’ll receive:

• A pre-course questionnaire so we can understand your learning needs
• A course resource pack
• Access to all course content, including presentation material, online.

This course supports the knowledge and understanding of the following DANOS/Skills for Health units:

AA1 (HSC362): Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists
AD1 (HSC365): Raise awareness about substances, their use and effects

To book a place on: Drug Awareness Training please complete the booking form below.

Venue Information:

The training will take place at the Winchester Hotel, located 5 minutes from Winchester Train Station, itself less than an hour from London Waterloo. There is ample free parking also available.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided throughout the day.