Description
How to help with substance use impacts is a workshop for workers in community organisations who already have some basic understanding of problematic substance use. The workshop is a progression from the Addiction 101 course provided by Blueprint and will help workers to:
- recognise harmful and risky substance use
- respond safely to substance use issues
- understand harm reduction approaches
- support safer withdrawal management.
The workshop will explore:
- practical strategies to support an intoxicated person with disturbed behaviour
- how to support a person in withdrawal from alcohol, methamphetamine, and synthetic cannabinoids
- how to provide harm reduction advice.
Who should attend
Those who have completed Addiction 101® and who want to learn more about supporting whānau with drug and alcohol addiction and abuse.
Provider
Te Pou
