Basic Drug Awareness and Brief Intervention Course

Cameras are requested to be turned on for all training’, ‘This training is for professionals in Lancashire only and you will be asked for your organisation name and email address at the start of the training. anyone who has booked on this training outside of these parameters will unfortunately be removed.

Join us for a comprehensive overview of different types of drugs and their effects, aimed at those who want to gain a better understanding of drug dependency and how to deliver brief interventions.

Our course will cover the following topics:

A brief introduction to the different types of drugs: What are the main categories of drugs, including stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, and opioids.

Their effects: How each type of drug affects the body and mind, including short-term and long-term effects.

Harm reduction: Strategies to minimize the negative consequences of drug use, including safer drug use practices, overdose prevention, and access to treatment.

Delivering brief interventions: How to assess drug use, provide feedback, and encourage behavior change in a brief intervention setting.

By the end of the course, you will have a better understanding of different types of drugs and their effects, as well as practical skills to help you deliver brief interventions. Join us and expand your knowledge!