Health Improvement
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Drug Awareness – An Introductory Course
Aim:
You will recognise different patterns of drug use and be able to name commonly used drugs in Scotland. You will also learn vital harm reduction techniques that you can immediately put into action.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify a range of reasons why people use drugs
- Describe patterns of drug use
- Recall commonly used drugs in Scotland
- Understand and explain harm reduction techniques
Target Audience:
Health, Social Care and Voluntary Organisation staff who wish to increase their knowledge and awareness of drug issues.
Delivery Method:
E-Learning via Scottish Drugs Forum.
Contact: enquiries@sdf.org.uk
What’s happening on the streets with Benzos?
Aim:
Benzos are widely used in Scotland, and this has a significant impact on people and their communities. You will learn about the most recent street benzo trends.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Recall the current and emerging trends including street and unlicensed benzodiazepines
- Identify the physical and psychological effects of benzodiazepines
- Understand harm reduction techniques for people who use benzodiazepines
Target Audience:
Health, Social Care and Voluntary Organisation staff who wish to increase their knowledge and awareness of drug issues.
Delivery Method:
E-Learning via Scottish Drugs Forum.
Contact: enquiries@sdf.org.uk
Cocaine and Other Psychostimulants
Aim:
People who use cocaine or other psychostimulants are not as likely to come to treatment services. That means you have an opportunity, especially if you are working in mental health services or other surrounding treatment services, to provide vital harm reduction information. By completing this course, you will learn that important, and potentially, life-saving information.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe psychostimulants in use including cocaine, amphetamines, ecstasy, and mephedrone
- Recall the current and emerging trends with psychostimulants
- Identify effective harm reduction strategies for working with people who use psychostimulants
Target Audience:
Health, Social Care and Voluntary Organisation staff who wish to increase their knowledge and awareness of drug issues.
Delivery Method:
E-Learning via Scottish Drugs Forum.
Contact: enquiries@sdf.org.uk
