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
20 August 2026 @10.00am

New Psychoactive Substances 20 August 2026 10.00-13.30

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.

26 February 2026 @10.00am

New Psychoactive Substances 26 February 2026 10.00-13.30

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.

24 September 2025 @10.00am

New Psychoactive Substances 24 September 2025 10.00-13.30

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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