This course delivers essential insights into the issues surrounding parental substance misuse and safeguarding along with skills for working with parents who are problematic drug and alcohol users. It is designed for anyone who’s work brings them into contact with parents who have issues with substance misuse.

By the end of the training learners will • Understand what constitutes ‘good enough’ parenting. • Understand how problematic drug and alcohol use may present a risk to children. • Be able to identify and minimise risks posed by Opioid Substitute Therapy medications. • Know how to make a disclosure in line with organisational procedures. • Understand risk and resilience in the children of drug users.

For further information please contact: jan.debrah-mensah@croydon.gov.uk Parental Substance Use: Essential Skills Online training