Substances 101
Who is it aimed at?
All staff in Children, Youth, Adult and Mental Health Services working with young people who are at risk of harm through substance misuse.
What are the objectives?
- Introduction to substances
- Trends in substance use in UK, Wales and across the region
- Effects of substances on the body
- Harm reduction messages
- Naloxone, its use and history in Wales
- Overview of local services and the referral and transitions processes
How will it make a difference?
By the end of the course participants will have increased confidence and awareness of the signs, and symptoms of substance misuse.
Delivery method:
Online
Duration:
4 Hours
Cost:
No Charge
How to apply:
Please apply through Thinqi Sirgar.
Please note - This course is only for CCC staff.
Partners, agency staff or people who do not work for the Council but meet the eligibility criteria to attend this course should complete this application form.
If you need any assistance or have a query, please email: learninganddevelopment@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Find out more information on how to make and manage your application if you are a council employee or visit this page if you do not directly work for us. It is important that you complete the correct online application form, if you need any assistance or have a query please email the Learning & Development Team.