New Trends in Drug Use Training | The Next Generation of Drug Use

New Trends in Drug Use

Are you ready to respond to the needs of the Next Generation?

Summary

Drug using trends among under 30s are changing.

Most areas of England are now at the end of their heroin cycle. “Far fewer vulnerable young people will even try the drug” (Parker, 2007). They now use and misuse a combination of different substances, including cannabis, cocaine, ecstasy, ketamine and a range of legal and former legal highs.

The younger generation of drug users are different. Its not just the drugs they choose, but how they choose them, where they buy them that has changed.

What they want and expect from services that support them is also changing?

This course is suitable for a range of professionals who come into contact with younger people who are or may be using substances, such as: drugs workers, youth support workers, school or college support staff, housing workers, antenatal clinics, connexions workers, community workers, police etc.

The course will allow you:

To raise awareness and knowledge about the latest trends and combinations of drug use
Develop your knowledge of a range of substances including cannabis, cocaine, ecstasy, ketamine, mephedrone and legal highs
To consider generational trends and the needs and preferences of the younger generation of service users
To identify ways in which you can have an influence in reducing harm

Drug Use the Next Generation Training Course Provides underpinning knowledge towards the following DANOS units:

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

Event & Booking Details:

Price: £75 + vat

Included in the price: Refreshments, buffet lunch, a CD Rom resource pack and a certificate showing DANOS mapping

26th January 2012, 10am - 4pm, Wakefield - Save £10, NOW ONLY £65 per place
9th March 2012, 10am - 4pm, Wakefield

Alternatively we can bring this course to your organisation as Bespoke Training

If you have a number of staff members interested in this course, it could work out more cost effective for us to bring the training to you. We can provide training anywhere in the country, reducing the carbon footprint as only our trainer will be doing the travelling. You also get the added benefit of the course content being localised to your area, making it easier on your budget and the environment.
For more information about our Bespoke service please click here.