Sex & Substance Use
This one-day course is designed for anyone who wishes to be able to engage effectively in discussions with drug and alcohol users around their sexual health and substance use. Prior knowledge is required. You must have a good understanding of drugs and their effects as well as a good grasp of basic counselling skills
Did You Know?
- The UK has one of highest teenage birth & abortion rates in Europe as well as one of the highest levels of alcohol use amongst teenagers in Europe.
- Young people are up to 3 times more likely not to use a condom during sex if they were drunk
- Up to 95% of sex workers are problematic drug users
- Needing drugs can entice you to agree to sexual acts you might not want
Even though evidence suggests that people using substances problematically are more likely to engage in risky sexual behaviour workers often find it difficult to fully engage with substance users around their sexual health, focusing only on condom distribution.
Do you want to know more about the relationship between sex and sexuality and substance use?
Do you want to feel confident raising the issue of sexual health with substance users?
If you answer yes to any of these questions, this is the course for you.
The course covers:
- An explanation of what good sexual health means to you and the people you work with
- An understanding of the relationship between substance use and sexual health
- An understanding of the relationship between sex and sexuality and the development and maintenance of problematic drug use
- The appropriate interventions to equip you with the confidence and skills to engage in effective discussions around sex and substance use
- An opportunity to reflect on your own and other's attitudes towards sex and sexuality and substance use
Provides underpinning knowledge towards the following DANOS units:
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 |
HSC33 |
Reflect on and develop your practice |