Drug & Alcohol Training Programme

360˚ Substance Misuse Service for Young People & Families

Drug & Alcohol Training Programme

2014 -2015

These courses are being delivered as a package of workforce development delivered and supported by 360˚Substance Misuse Service for Young People & Families

If you would like to book on a course send the booking form to or to discuss any of the courses ring Ceri Blackmore on 337330

Drug & Alcohol Awareness

360˚ is delivering this course which focuses on the ins and outs of different drugs; you will learn about the effects of substances & be able to recognise drugs and the paraphernalia associated. We will also look at trends and policy relating to substances.

Alcohol & Young People

This 360˚course looks in detail at the impact of alcohol upon young people; we will look at the effects of alcohol misuse & trends in alcohol use amongst young people.We will also focus on risk taking, harm reduction and look at appropriate interventions for working with young people misusing alcohol.

Cannabis & Young People

Cannabis is one of the most popular illegal substances; this course looks at the different types of cannabis, how cannabis is used and the varying effects and risks. We will look at harm reduction and identify appropriate interventions for young people using and misusing cannabis.

New drugs & Legal Highs

The face of drug use and accessing drugs is changing with the internet and increased use of legal highs. This course looks at the range of new drugs being used and the concerns about legal highs, we will look at effects, risks and approaches to working with young people.

Young People & Substance Misuse (assessment & interventions)

(2 Day course)

This course is for workers who have attended the Drug & Alcohol Awareness Course and want to develop their knowledge about Substance Misuse Assessment and delivering interventions with young people. You will have the opportunity to practise and use Bolton’s Substance Misuse Assessment Tool and explore the principles of harm reduction in relation to young people’s substance misuse.

‘What’s occurring?’ Alcohol & Sexual Risk Taking

This course identifies the links between alcohol and sexual risk taking: we will explore the key issues, build confidence and provide practical tools in working with young people around these issues.

If you are interested in this course please book through Training Shared Services @ Castle Hill using their booking form.

Parental Substance Misuse for Children’s & Young People’s Workers (2 day course)

This course focusses on the impact of parental substance misuse on the child and young person; we will discuss the issues in families where there is significant substance misuse and explore approaches to working with these families.

Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Maternal drinking can have significant impact on a child from birth to adulthood; this course looks at foetal exposure to alcohol, physical, mental and emotional effects, impact on the child and family, and strategies for working with children with FASD.

Note your interest:

If you are interested in courses that are full please let me know that you are interested then I can place you on the list for the courses that are running next year.

Bespoke training:

We can discuss delivering any of the above training to staff teams if you feel that would be more appropriate

360˚ Substance Misuse Service for Young People & Families

Training Booking Form

Return this booking form to ; please ensure that you have manager’s permission to attend the course.

You will receive confirmation of your booking and details about the venue with joining instructions when you are placed on the course.

If you need any further information or to discuss the training please contact Ceri Blackmore on 01204 337330 or email .