Addiction 101

Description

Addiction 101 is designed to increase awareness and reduce the stigma associated with addiction – both at work and in everyday life. It also provides valuable skills on how to look after your own health and wellbeing.

The workshops use adult education principles, with a variety of activities, videos and teaching tools to cater to the different learning styles of participants. In addition, our expert facilitators bring a wealth of professional and personal experience to the topics covered.

Learn more about Addiction 101

After attending Addiction 101 participants will be able to:

• use Te Whare Tapa Whā to understand addiction and recover
• recognise signs of addiction
• relate brain and body responses to addiction
• respond supportively to people experiencing addiction.

Who should attend

Anyone who is interested in learning about problematic substance use and other behaviours. It will help participants to:

• develop the knowledge and confidence to understand and recognise addiction and well-being challenges
• explore their own values and attitudes
• provide appropriate support for people experiencing and affected by problematic substance use, including substances such as synthetic cannabinoids and methamphetamine.