Date & Duration:
30 September 2024 @ 10am
This 3.5-hour interactive course will be delivered VIA ZOOM to a small group of up to 15 learners over two half days.
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
Included in this course:
Course Materials (Digital Download)
NPS Harm Reduction Activity (1)
ASCERT Understanding NPS PowerPoint Handout (1)
Additional Reading Material (1)
Drug and Alcohol Service Directory 2022 (1)