Substance Misuse & Addiction
Today's Teens, Today's Drugs
Do you have a team who work with teenagers and addiction?
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This internationally recognised training session is
accredited by the CPD Standards Office.
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Do you have staff who work in roles where they support children and teenagers who are suffering from substance misuse and addiction ?
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This session will explore the changing face of drug use amongst the young and explain why drug use is very different for teens compared to adults. A range of commonly used substances will be discussed as well as the process of addiction and withdrawal.
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A range of effective interventions will be described, leaving your staff with increased confidence and knowledge of how to support young people from addiction to recovery.
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Available as an online training workshop that can range in length from three to six hours depending on the level of group discussion and interaction requested. £150/hour with up to 30 attendees (£5 each)
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Please contact for more information and to discuss your training needs.
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The session always includes group discussion, individual exercises,
paired working and time for questions.
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Accredited CPD certificates available for all staff who complete the training.
Related addiction sessions...
FACE recommends
The Talk About Trust
The Talk About Trust is a UK charity that helps young people make safer choices around alcohol, vaping, cannabis and other substances. Their outreach to parents and carers includes a dedicated area on their website www.talkabouttrust.org with a wealth of fact sheets, top tips, facts, guidance on parties, first festivals, the law, and much more.
There is an older teenager facing website www.life-stuff.org to explore with teenagers too.
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Click on the image below to access the extensive resources the Talk About Trust provides.