Substance Misuse
The Substance Misuse course offers tailored training for professionals across various sectors, including school staff, nursing, care homes, mental health support staff, those working with looked after children, and social care staff.
This comprehensive program equips participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively support individuals struggling with addiction and substance misuse issues, catering to both teenagers and adults. Through specialised modules, participants will gain insights into the complexities of substance misuse, learn to identify signs and symptoms, and explore evidence-based interventions for intervention and support.
The course emphasises a holistic approach, addressing the unique needs of individuals across different settings and age groups, while promoting collaboration and multidisciplinary teamwork to enhance outcomes for those affected by substance misuse.
Course Contents:
- Enhance staff confidence in interactions with individuals experiencing substance misuse.
- Gain familiarity with the various harms associated with drug misuse
- Adopt a health-oriented and harm reduction perspective towards drug use.
- Develop an understanding of commonly used substances.
- Explore the intersection between substance misuse and concurrent mental health conditions.
- Acquire knowledge of the legal framework governing drug use.
- How to start conversations with people about their drug use
- Expand understanding of trauma, trauma recovery, and trauma-informed care for individuals with substance misuse issues.
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