This 5-hour course will be delivered ONLINE using MS Teams by one of our experienced trainers.
It is no secret that working with people with addiction to drugs and alcohol can be challenging. This course will help to understand addiction and provide you with skills to help you engage with those who are seemingly stuck in the same cycle.
The Derbyshire Addictions Advice Service (DAAS), formerly known as the Derbyshire Alcohol Advice Service, has been delivering training on drugs and Alcohol for many years and has developed this course as a follow-up session to our awareness courses. It is helpful if you have attended one of these courses before booking a place, or have prior knowledge about drugs and alcohol.
Who Is It For?
This training is for professionals who work with adults in Derbyshire, including:
- Health and social care staff
- Community support workers
- Staff and volunteers from charities, voluntary organisations, and community groups
Cost and Eligibility
This training is funded by Derbyshire Public Health, making it free of charge for frontline professionals or volunteers in Derbyshire who work with adults in health services, social care, and community-based roles.
Please note: This training is limited to the above roles. If you work outside Derbyshire or represent a private business or commercial organisation, then a training fee will apply. Please contact us to discuss pricing and availability at training@daas.uk.com or 01246 206514.
What you'll learn:
- Understand the effects of being addicted to drugs and alcohol
- Know the warning signs of addiction
- Understand what addiction is
- Understand the root of the problem
- Build confidence in delivering an early/brief intervention, including how to:
Open and close a conversation
Use appropriate screening tools to assess risk and provide feedback
Motivate individuals to change their behaviour
How to respond to challenging behaviour
Refer to specialist substance Misuse Services
This is an interactive course where we encourage you to participate in open discussions, group work, and we will ask questions throughout the course. Please join in and get involved. We want you to share your knowledge and experience!
