Sex, Drugs and Alcohol (2 day course)
Next dates yet to be confirmed
This is a course for drug workers working with both adults and young people. It covers the relationship between sexual health and substance use and how to promote good sexual health with our service users. There are many connections between drug use and sexual health. Evidence suggests that people using substances problematically are more likely to engage in risky sexual behaviour. It can be difficult for workers to raise issues of sexual health with their service users.
Provides underpinning knowledge towards the following DANOS units:
AA1 Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists
HSC233 Relate to, and interact with, individuals
HSC3111 Promote the equality, diversity, rights and responsibilities of individuals
HSC35 Promote choice, well-being and the protection of all individuals
AB2 Support individuals who are substance users
HSC335 Contribute to the protection of individuals from harm and abuse
HSC356 Support individuals to deal with relationship problems
AD1 Raise awareness about substances, their use and effects
HSC33 Reflect on and develop your practic
Cost - £180 +VAT per person
The course covers:
- An understanding of good sexual health
- The impact of alcohol / drugs on the ability to make informed choices around
sexual health - The impact of sex and sexuality on the development and maintenance of
problematic substance use - Reflect on own attitudes towards sex and sexuality
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Raising the issue and giving advice – the skills
What people have said about this course:
‘Very knowledgeable trainer who delivered it very clearly and made it interesting and
fun’
‘Good info re: sexuality and different religions - diversity and equality integrated to
the message given’
‘Gave me very interesting information/ useful ways to work with service users
around the issues’
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