Young People & Drug Use; Screening and Referral
5th Nov, Leeds, West Yorkshire Playhouse - BOOK BY 1st Sept and get for £85.50 + vat. Quote YP0109
6th Oct, Middlesbrough, The Thistle Hotel - BOOK BY 6th Sept and get for £85.50 + vat. Quote YP0609
This course is suitable for a range of professionals who come into contact with young people who may be using drugs or alcohol, such as youth support workers, school or college support staff, childrens centre workers, housing workers, connexions workers and community workers.
Drugs and alcohol use by young people has and is continuing to change.
This course will help you to understand the types of drugs young people use and why they use them.
Of those who begin to use cannabis in their early teens, the risk of developing problem use may be as high as one in six
There is increasing evidence of young people using substances, such as, ketamine, GHB, steroids and a range of legal highs
The course will help you to recognise drug issues with young people, respond to them appropriately and know when to refer to specialist help.
Provides underpinning knowledge towards the following DANOS units:
AA1 Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists
HSC330 Support individuals to access and use services and facilities
AD1 Raise awareness about substances, their use and effects
Full Cost - £95 +VAT per person
The course covers:
- The nature and extent of substance use amongst young people.
- The role of universal young people’s services in providing support for
substance use issues. - The factors that increase the vulnerability of young people through their own or others substance use.
- Screening for substance misuse.
- When to involve other agencies and the process of referral.
- The skills to provide some substance related advice and information to young people.
What people have said about this course in the past:
“Very effective, full of information I can pass on and use. The CD-rom is an excellent idea.”
“Excellent content and advice just what I was hoping for”
“Fabulous course & staff, I would recommend it to everyone”
“Wonderful course - want to do more”
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