Drug and Alcohol Workforce Development
Programme
Drugs and Young Peoples
Development
1 Day Training Course
Course content
This programme looks at
How children and young people develop – adolescence vs. puberty
The drugs that young people are choosing to use – what, why & how
The underlying development of the brain at different stages and the impact that the early use/misuse of alcohol can have on this development – physically, mentally and emotionally
Getting help & support – signposting to agencies and organisations
Who is this course for?
If you are a practitioner working with young people, in a formal or informal youth based setting, or with families where young people are using drugs or at risk of substance misuse (including alcohol, solvents) this programme will be relevant.
Accreditation?
This course is validated by ASCERT. It does not carry external accreditation however it is DANOS mapped and as such can be used towards continuing professional development pathways.
