Drug and Alcohol Awareness *
Course details
Aim: To understand the use of drugs and alcohol and how to best manage their effects on young people
Dates: Wednesday 23 October 2024, Thursday 20 February 2025
Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Venue: Gateshead Council's Learning Centre
Facilitator: Change, Grow, Live (CGL)
Booking: via Learning Hub
Learning objectives
By the end of the session delegates will:
- Gain an understanding of why young people use drugs/alcohol
- Be able to identify certain drugs and their effects
- Recognise potential signs or symptoms of young people using substances and be able to sign post them to access support where appropriate
- What to do in an overdose situation
Suitable for
- Any staff who work with adults or who would like to raise their awareness about drug and alcohol