Drug & Alcohol Awareness 1 Day Workshop

Drug & Alcohol Awareness 1 day workshop

For individuals looking to increase their knowledge of drug and alcohol issues – 1 Day Workshop

Current Course Dates

23rd of June 2017 (09:30 – 16:00)

Contact us for future dates.

About the Course

How much of what we know about drug & alcohol use is based in fact and how much is just a myth? This workshop is designed to explore people’s understanding of drug and alcohol misuse.

» This workshop combines group discussion, interactive activities, with lecture material, covering all main areas of drug & alcohol awareness.

» The tutoring for this workshop is provided by highly qualified professionals working in the field of substance misuse with a thorough grounding in adult education

» All students will be provided with a comprehensive support structure, including personal tutors, as well as pastoral support if required within the centre

Course Content

This workshop provides basic drug & alcohol awareness, focusing on drug types, causes and effects, health issues and withdrawal effects. It also includes referral information on agencies that specialise in drug and alcohol treatment.

The aims of the course include:

» Know the differences between types of drugs & their legal status

» Be aware of causes of drug & alcohol misuse

» Look at the physical and psychological effects

» Understand the health issues associated with drug and alcohol misuse

» Know the effects of withdrawing from drugs & alcohol

» Understand the implications of drug and alcohol misuse on others

» Know some of the agencies offering help and information on drug misuse

Who Can Apply

» Anyone interested in increasing their knowledge around drug and alcohol issues

» Anyone working, or intending to work, with substance misusing populations who requires a basic grounding in these important areas

» No previous training or experience required

» All applicants must be 18 years or above

» This course incorporates experiential elements and some group discussion will take place

Course Summary

» This is a 1 day course 9:30-4:00

» It takes place at Ocean Quay

» Lunch & refreshments will be provided

» £65 course fees without accreditation. Delegates wishing to gain accreditation can do so by completing the course workbook and paying course fees of £90.

» Course accredited by Ascentis



Statements From Students

“I enjoyed the course as the students ideas were encouraged by the tutor and I found it very engaging.”
Katie

“I found the strong point of the course was that the information presented was a combination of research and practice based information. I also liked that the tutor was knowledgeable and non-patronising.”
Alex

“I liked that there was a mixture of discussion and exercises, this kept it going at a good pace and it was never boring.”
Marie

“A very worthwhile and interesting day. It was fun and interactive and a good lunch! I thoroughly enjoyed it!”
Stuart

Download Application Form Here

For further information including course curriculum, contact:


Hayley Cook
Broadreach House, Unit 2. Ocean Quay,
Richmond Walk, Plymouth, PL1 4LL
Tel: 01752 566211
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