Drug Awareness and Brief Intervention Course
Join us for an informative and engaging session designed to boost your knowledge of drugs and how they affect people. This course covers:
- What drugs are and why people use them
- Commonly used substances, including alcohol, cannabis, benzodiazepines, ketamine, and nitrous oxide
- A focus on Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) and New Synthetic Opioids (NSO) like fentanyl and nitazines, and their growing presence in Lancashire
- Health risks, such as ketamine bladder syndrome and the dangers of unrecognised synthetic opioids
- Practical harm reduction tips – how to support safer drug use and reduce risk
- Skills to deliver brief interventions and useful handouts to support your service users
- An overview of Naloxone, including how to access free training and receive a personal kit
This course is ideal for Professionals wanting to better understand current drug issues and help others make safer choices.
Why attend?
Drugs and drug culture are constantly evolving – staying informed is the first step to offering better support and reducing harm. This interactive workshop will leave you feeling more equipped and empowered to respond confidently and compassionately.
Delivered by:
Lisa – local specialists in drug and alcohol support, with years of experience working across communities in Lancashire.
Open to:
Professionals & Students interested in learning more about substance use, support pathways, and harm reduction.
