Drugs Awareness - Young Persons Approach

Aim:

To explore personal and societal attitudes towards young people and drug use.
To increase awareness of staff working with young people on issues related to drug use.

Learning Outcomes:

An understanding as to why young people use drugs.
An awareness of own views regarding young people and drug use.
An appreciation as to how drugs can affect individuals in different ways.
An understanding of the different patterns of drug use.
Consider different methods of effective communication with young people in order to facilitate drug-related discussions.
Increased confidence in response to drugs and young people within the workplace.

Target Group:

For staff/volunteers who work with young people, already have a basic knowledge of drugs awareness and would like to implement their knowledge and experience using a young person approach.

Times:

9.30am - 4.30pm