Understanding substance use in children and young people

Understanding Substance Use in Children and Young People

Join us for a training session led by Luke Adcock, Service Manager for The Matthew Project’s YouCan and Unity services, which support young people affected by substance use across Norfolk. With 20 years’ experience working directly with children and young people affected by substance misuse, Luke brings a wealth of knowledge and practical insight.

This training is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to better understand substance use among children and young people.

In this session, you will:

• Learn about different types of substances
• Understand the risks posed by specific substances, including cannabis, alcohol, ketamine, MDMA, and illicit vaping
• Develop knowledge of local trends affecting children and young people
• Identify the different stages of drug use

This session is ideal for professionals working with young people who want to deepen their understanding of substances and strengthen their practice.

Location: Coleman Room at Norfolk Showground.

The insights within this training are specific to Norfolk, UK. If you have any questions about the training, please email unity@matthewproject.org

We want everyone to feel safe, supported, and included in the training.
If you have any accessibility needs or anything you'd like us to be aware of, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Please note that our sessions include discussions around addiction and substance misuse, which some may find sensitive.
We’re committed to making the training as accessible and comfortable as possible for all participants.