About
Drink Spiking and Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault (DFSA) in the Nighttime Economy is an evening training course delivered by The Loop.
Our trainers have front line understanding and experience in relation to drug use, drug markets, and harm reduction; drawing on professional training qualifications and many years of experience in delivery.
Our courses are informed by The Loop’s regular healthcare interventions, research and drug testing services, which identify current drug market trends and related issues. This training will be informed by the latest findings from Drug Checking Services, such as The Loop Drug Checking Service.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for anyone working as part of the nighttime economy or around vulnerability and drug use. This includes nightclubs, hospitality, music festivals and the outdoor events industry, such as: event management and their teams, medical staff, security, welfare teams, stewards, promoters, DJ's and musicians, as well as anyone who wants to better understand how to reduce drug related harm, such as police officers, public health, licensing departments and wider NHS staff.
Aim of the course
To support participants to better understand spiking, and the links between drug use and vulnerability in the nighttime economy, as well as the evidence around what measures can be introduced to keep attendees safe.
Learning outcomes
- Introduction to drink spiking & DFSA, including the evidence around what drugs are used in spiking.
- Learning the effects and presentations of drugs most commonly associated with spiking.
- Knowing the evidence base around what measures can be introduced in venues to keep attendees safe.
- Understanding best practice in responding to incidents that occur at your venue or event.
Overview of course content
- Introduction to the terminology around drink spiking and drug facilitated sexual assault.
- What is the evidence around spiking and what are the limitations of the evidence.
- Alcohol, ketamine, GHB and Rohypnol: what are the effects of these drugs and what is the evidence of their prevalence.
- What measures can be used in your venue to prevent and reduce potential spiking incidents.
- Best practice in responding to an allegation in your venue/event.
Questions, queries and follow up support
If you have any questions about the training, please drop us an email on training@wearetheloop.org. For those of you who attend the training, we will be happy to offer follow up support and signpost you to further resources.
