Emerging drug trends – what do educators need to know?

Emerging drug trends – what do educators need to know?

The second online training session organised by the Drug Education Forum is being delivered by Morgan Lewis-Wilson and Sarah Peat of Crew, the Scottish drug charity that aims to reduce harm, challenge perceptions and help people make positive choices through the provision of non-judgemental, credible and up to date information and support. 

This training will cover: the latest developments in the drugs market, including: the emergence of synthetic opioids (nitazenes); increasing consumption of cocaine (and crack); growing concerns about ketamine; and how benzodiazepines are changing alongside gabapentinoids. Finally, explore methods of consumption, well-established risks, and some key considerations to be made when reducing potential harms. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.   

It is intended for: Drug education practitioners and providers, youth work practitioners and providers, staff within academic institutions, care providers, statutory services and community members.