Addressing alcohol and drug-related issues: Reducing harm and supporting positive change.

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Addressing alcohol and drug-related issues: Reducing harm and supporting positive change.

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Understanding Illicit Drugs 04/04/2023

  • Duration 3h
  • Total Enrolled 16
  • Last Update February 23, 2023

Description

Provides a closer look at illicit drugs, their effects on users, their impact on health and other issues, appropriate responses and the supports available.

 

What Will I Learn?

  • Be aware of the types of illicit drugs
  • Be aware of the prevalence of drug use in Northern Ireland
  • Understand the effects of drug misuse on users and families
  • Be aware of the legal issues regarding drug use
  • Understand evidence and guidance regarding addressing drug use
  • Understand the links between drugs and other health and social issues
  • Be aware of local drug and alcohol services and how to refer to them

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2 Lessons3h

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excellent

Very informative

Very informative

informative

Very informative course to help me do my job better

Useful general overview of drug taking in NI and the implications on use

very enjoyable and a lot of information, Jackie is a lovely trainer

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Material Includes

  • Course slides and additional materials
  • Certificate of completion

Requirements

  • This is a virtual course delivered over zoom and the link is provided in the ‘description’ section.
  • You will be sent a reminder with joining instructions prior to the course.
  • Once you have attended the course you will need to return to this page and select 'complete course' to fill in a short course evaluation form, which will release your certificate of completion.
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