FREE PUBLIC HEALTH TRAINING

Who should attend: All professionals, foster careers, youth workers, schools, colleges, children’s homes, statutory and voluntary social workers, voluntary agencies, key workers?

Aim: To increase knowledge and awareness of  the main types of drugs, their misuse and effects and where to refer people needing help.

 Facilitator: Croydon Drug and Alcohol Team 

 This level of training should enable you to:  

•     Identify your own attitudes and beliefs around drug misuse

•     Name the main drugs of misuse, their effects, how they are taken and some of the common problems that the user may experience

•     Have an awareness of current drugs legislation

•     Give a broad overview of the types of interventions for drug users

•     Have an awareness of the drug services available in Croydon

To apply please complete the application form and e-mail it to the contact below.