Drugs Awareness (P-DA2)

Date:	Tue 25 - Wed 26 Sep
Duration:	2 days
Location:	Liverpool
Tutor:	Alan Matthews > more about Alan Matthews
Danos Units:	AA1, AB2+, AB5*, HSC33, AD1+

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Early Bird (until 31/07/2012) £202.50

Standard (after 31/07/2012) £225.00

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Over two days, this course explores the social, cultural, legal and health aspects of drug use in the UK from a harm reduction perspective.

The recent history of drug culture and the current state-of-play is illuminated using the latest statistics and guidance documents. An overview is provided of legislation and the government’s Drug Strategy 2010.

In-depth information on the effects of psychoactive substances is considered, including new and emerging compounds (Legal Highs), and a model to understand drug use is highlighted. The stereotypical view of drug users is challenged whilst beliefs about the nature of addiction are also explored.

Learning Objectives:

To understand the history and nature of drug patterns and trends
To improve knowledge of the effects and risks of all psychoactive substances
To understand the importance of set and setting in influencing the drug experience
To enhance skills in assessing different types of drug use and the role of harm reduction
To gain an overview of drug policy and practice