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Introducing Substance Misuse Training Substance misuse problems are a major source of anxiety at every level of society. In 2005/06, 10.5% of adults had used one or more illicit drug in the last year. During 2005/06 181,390 people were in contact with structured drug treatment services*. Sometimes the stigma and fear associated with drugs use can make it hard to respond appropriately to the needs of the individual client. This training provides healthcare practitioners with specialist advice and knowledge about substance misuse, so that they can provide an appropriate service to affected individuals. It is aimed at staff who do not have a specific substance misuse function, but who still need to achieve a good grounding in general drugs awareness because of contact with drug-using patients or other service users. The course content is customised to take account of delegates’ job functions, and the latest regional trends in drugs use. * National Statistics Office “Statistics on Drugs Misuse, England 2007”.
Benefits of ParkHill’s Substance Misuse Training Substance Misuse training will help staff to: ▪ Meet the health needs of drugs users ▪ Manage challenging situations confidently ▪ Ensure their personal safety
Course Aims The course provides delegates with the basic knowledge and skills required to respond effectively to clients with drugs issues.
Course Objectives By the end of the course, participants will be able to: ▪ Identify commonly used drugs, methods of use and effects ▪ Appreciate the legal status of different drugs, and the legal implications of the Misuse of Drugs Act
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Course Objectives (cont.) ▪ Recognise signs and symptoms of drugs use ▪ Identify key risks of drugs use ▪ Understand different drug treatments and commonly prescribed types of medication ▪ Refer clients to the most appropriate services ▪ Understand the issues around steroid use ▪ Be aware of the practice of drink spiking ▪ Make use of local sources of information and national services such as “Talk to Frank”
Delivery Information The sessions are tailored to clients’ requirements and as such, the course duration will depend on the organisation’s specific needs. We can cover any topic in as much or as little detail as you require. The core course material is covered in a 2 hour session. The course can be integrated with other related personal safety training courses offered by ParkHill. Delegates will receive a comprehensive reference booklet which covers the course content. This includes tools to aid visual recognition of controlled drugs, the signs and symptoms (such as dilated pupils), commonly used slang terms, and methods of use. A certificate of attendance will be presented upon completion of the course. As an NHS organisation, ParkHill is able to offer services on a competitive basis. Please contact us for price information.
Next Steps To request information, or for a general discussion about your needs, please contact: Carley Saint James - Training Manager on 020 8869 7433 or alternatively email us
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