Aims to: Explore the effects of substance misuse on individuals and to provide a firm knowledge base to support good practice.
Learning objectives: By the end of the session learners will have:
- Identified different substances, how they are used and why
- Explored the effects and risks of substance misuse
- Gained knowledge of what help is available and where to go
- Considered our attitudes, both in society and as an individual
Audience: Workers in adult services and the voluntary and independent sectors, who would like to build a good knowledge to support their work with individuals, but whose main role is not substance misuse.