Addressing alcohol and drug-related issues: Reducing harm and supporting positive change.

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Addressing alcohol and drug-related issues: Reducing harm and supporting positive change.

New Psychoactive Substances

Aims Of The Course

This informational/interactive session will enhance learners’ knowledge around the use and misuse of New Psychoactive Substances (NPS, also known as “research chemicals” and formerly called “legal highs”), including synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists (“spice”), synthetic cathinones, new synthetic opioids, “street” benzodiazepines, and psychedelic and dissociative NPS.

Course Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the history of New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) 
  • Understand the prevalence of NPS use 
  • Identify types of NPS and their effects 
  • Understand the legal framework for NPS 
  • Identify approaches to working with people using NPS 
  • Identify sources of support

Course Eligibility / Relevance

 

How this course will be delivered: This 3.5-hour interactive course will be delivered VIA ZOOM to a small group of up to 15 learners.

 

Included in This Course

  • Course Materials (Digital Download)
  • Certificate on Completion
28th October 2024@10.00am

New Psychoactive Substances 28 October 2024 10.00-13.00

This informational/interactive session will enhance learners’ knowledge around the use and misuse of New Psychoactive Substances (NPS, also known as “research chemicals” and formerly called “legal highs”), including synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists (“spice”), synthetic cathinones, new synthetic opioids, “street” benzodiazepines, and psychedelic and dissociative NPS.

30th September 2024@10.00am

New Psychoactive Substances 30th September 2024 10.00-13.00

This informational/interactive session will enhance learners’ knowledge around the use and misuse of New Psychoactive Substances (NPS, also known as “research chemicals” and formerly called “legal highs”), including synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists (“spice”), synthetic cathinones, new synthetic opioids, “street” benzodiazepines, and psychedelic and dissociative NPS.

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