Drug and Alcohol Awareness
A short session on drug and alcohol awareness for those in Birmingham who work in health and social care.
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Location
Birmingham City Council
45 Fordhouse Lane Stirchley B30 3BN United KingdomGood to know
Highlights
- 3 hours
- In person
About this event
Drug and Alcohol Awareness
Come join us at Lifford House for a short session focused on drug and alcohol awareness. Learn about the dangers of substance abuse, harm reduction, how to recognise signs of addiction, and learn what we offer at Change Grow Live, Birmingham.
We will look at:-
- Signs and Symptoms
- Drug Families, Effects and Examples
- What are Nitazenes, What are the risks?
- Physical Impact
- Alcohol - What is the impact?
- Emerging Drug Trends
- Who are Change Grow Live and what do we offer in Birmingham?
The course is packed to the brim! But, there are plenty of activities and comfort break; It is not a nap in front of powerpoint! 😄
The course isn't here to train you how to be a substance misuse worker, but instead to give you important information, updates and build your confidence in supporting those who are struggling with addiction. Please read the FAQ below if any concerns, or drop me a message!
If you work with people struggling with substance/alcohol use, give the Eventbrite a follow for upcoming free courses, lunch & learns and webinars! We also offer free Naloxone (Overdose Kit) training, kits included!
***This course is for Health and Social Care workers/volunteers or professionals working in Birmingham only. If you are outside of Birmingham please contact your local services for training. Any questions or concerns please email me at helen.dale@cgl.org.uk***
Frequently asked questions
There is free parking on site :)
Visit the main reception to sign in
The venue has a ramp at the entrance and a lift inside.
There are no awkward ice breakers beyond introductions at the start, so if you have any anxieties about speaking in front of a group please don't worry. You can always speak to me beforehand if you have any concerns. You can participate as much or as little as you'd like.
If you have any specific needs or require any adjustments e.g. larger print, auditory or cognitive adjustments please contact me in advance and I can support you with this.
If you can't make it, please cancel your tickets as far as you can in advance or let me know so I can add additional. The sessions are limited to once a month, so it is really important we get as many people to attend as possible. If you are later than 20 minutes you may not be able to attend.
The course is for Health and Social Care staff/volunteers or professionals in Birmingham only. Course material information is specific to Birmingham only, so please seek support from your local provider if you are out of area. Please contact me if any questions/concerns.
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