About This Course
This free 4-hour course will be delivered via MS Teams by one of our friendly and experienced trainers in Chesterfield.
It is free for people who work with Derbyshire residents (thanks to Derbyshire County Council). If you work outside Derbyshire, there is a ticket price.
Who Is It For?
This course is for people who work with adults in Derbyshire, such as in health, social care or community roles, who want to boost their knowledge and feel more confident when talking to people about drug use.
What You Will Learn
You will learn:
- What drugs are most misused in the UK
- How illegal drugs are sorted into different types
- What different drugs look like, their effects, and their risks
- The truth about drug myths
- The latest drug trends and health warnings
- How to give a brief intervention to support and motivate change
- How to refer someone for specialist drug support
What to Expect
The course includes:
- Delivered by an expert trainer
- Group activities and practice time
- A chance to ask questions and build your confidence
- An opportunity to meet and network with other Derbyshire professionals
By the end, you will feel more ready to speak to someone about their drug use, in fact 100% of past learners said their confidence grew after taking this course.
Who are we?
Since 2017, Derbyshire Addictions Advice Service has worked as part of Derbyshire Recovery Partnership to deliver this training. We’ve designed this course to be easy to understand, even if you’re new to the topic or want to refresh your skills and knowledge. It will also include all the up-to-date treatment options available in Derbyshire.
What’s Next?
You can do this course on its own or after taking our Alcohol Awareness and Brief Interventions course in Chesterfield this September. Want further training? Book onto our online Addiction & Interventions in Substance Use course to complete all our training.
Can’t come in person? We run this course and our other two online every month using Microsoft Teams.
How to Book
Book directly on Eventbrite.
To ask questions:
📧 Email: training@daas.uk.com📞 Call: 01246 206514 and ask for the training team
These courses are free for anyone working or volunteering in health, social care, or community work in Derbyshire.
