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Over the
last 10 years the public awareness of psycho-stimulant drugs
such as amphetamines has increased along with a known increase
in crack/cocaine use. The use of crack/cocaine in particular
is now a nationwide problem spanning all social classes.
Traditionally
services to drug users in the UK have largely focussed on
meeting the needs of primary opiate users and have provided
readily accessible generic services. The models that have
developed around their needs have traditionally been harm
minimisation and/or medically led. This has, in the past,
proven to not be the best way of attracting, engaging and
retaining primary stimulant users into a service. The lack
of medical intervention has often led to a feeling of hopelessness
by workers.
This one
day course reflects the Governments recognition of the breadth
and spread of stimulant use and its committment to resourcing
new and existing stimulant services in an effort to encourage
more people into drug treatment.
Aims:
- Increase
awareness of stimulants and their use
- Explore
the effects of stimulants on the body including brain activity
- Assess
individual needs and develop therapeutic relationships using
theoretical models
- Attract,
engage and retain clients in treatment
- Understand
the benefits of complimentry therapies
- Develop
a best practice service
Course
Learning Outcomes
By the
end of the day delegates will:
- Have
a broad understanding of stimulants, use and effects
- Be
confident when assessing stimulant users and building positive
relationships
- Utilise
new skills and best practice in their workplace
National
Occupational Standards
This course links to the following units:
AA1, AB2, AB5, AF2, AG1, AI1, HSC233, HSC311, HSC35, HT3
Who
should attend?
Individuals and volunteers whose work brings them into contact
with stimulant users in a variety of settings, who wish to
increase their skills and knowledge in recognising stimulant
users as being treatable without the use of substitute medication
and be able to respond skillfully and appropriately with a
focus on theoretical models of engagement.
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