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

Understanding Synthetic Cannabinoids (“Spice”)

Aims Of The Course

This course will provide a more in-depth understanding of synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists and semi-synthetic cannabinoids, their effects, risks/harms associated with their misuse, and harm reduction strategies. Participants should already have a basic knowledge of drugs and alcohol before completing this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the history of synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists (SCRAs)/ ”spice” 
  • Describe SCRAs and semi-synthetic cannabinoids (SSCs), including effects, appearances, and risks 
  • Explain harm reduction approaches for people using SCRAs and SSCs 
  • Identify sources of support

Course Eligibility / Relevance

 

How this course will be delivered: This 3-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
25 August 2026@10.00am

Understanding Synthetic Cannabinoids (“Spice”) 25 August 2026 10.00-13.00

This course will provide a more in-depth understanding of synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists and semi-synthetic cannabinoids, their effects, risks/harms associated with their misuse, and harm reduction strategies. Participants should already have a basic knowledge of drugs and alcohol before completing this course.

20 July 2026@10.00am

Understanding Synthetic Cannabinoids (“Spice”) 20 July 2026 10.00-13.00

This course will provide a more in-depth understanding of synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists and semi-synthetic cannabinoids, their effects, risks/harms associated with their misuse, and harm reduction strategies. Participants should already have a basic knowledge of drugs and alcohol before completing this course.

2 June 2026@10.00am

Understanding Synthetic Cannabinoids (“Spice”) 2 June 2026 10.00-13.00

This course will provide a more in-depth understanding of synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists and semi-synthetic cannabinoids, their effects, risks/harms associated with their misuse, and harm reduction strategies. Participants should already have a basic knowledge of drugs and alcohol before completing this course.

21 May 2026@10.00am

Understanding Synthetic Cannabinoids (“Spice”) 21 May 2026 10.00-13.00

This course will provide a more in-depth understanding of synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists and semi-synthetic cannabinoids, their effects, risks/harms associated with their misuse, and harm reduction strategies. Participants should already have a basic knowledge of drugs and alcohol before completing this course.

9 April2026@10.00am

Understanding Synthetic Cannabinoids (“Spice”) 9 April 2026 10.00-13.00

This course will provide a more in-depth understanding of synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists and semi-synthetic cannabinoids, their effects, risks/harms associated with their misuse, and harm reduction strategies. Participants should already have a basic knowledge of drugs and alcohol before completing this course.

11 February 2026@10.00am

Understanding Synthetic Cannabinoids (“Spice”) 11 February 2026 10.00-13.00

This course will provide a more in-depth understanding of synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists and semi-synthetic cannabinoids, their effects, risks/harms associated with their misuse, and harm reduction strategies. Participants should already have a basic knowledge of drugs and alcohol before completing this course.

22 January 2026@10.00am

Understanding Synthetic Cannabinoids (“Spice”) 22 January 2026 10.00-13.00

This course will provide a more in-depth understanding of synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists and semi-synthetic cannabinoids, their effects, risks/harms associated with their misuse, and harm reduction strategies. Participants should already have a basic knowledge of drugs and alcohol before completing this course.

12 December 2025@10.00am

Understanding Synthetic Cannabinoids (“Spice”) 12 December 2025 10.00-13.00

This course will provide a more in-depth understanding of synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists and semi-synthetic cannabinoids, their effects, risks/harms associated with their misuse, and harm reduction strategies. Participants should already have a basic knowledge of drugs and alcohol before completing this course.

14 november 2025@10.00am

Understanding Synthetic Cannabinoids (“Spice”) 14 November 2025 10.00-13.00

This course will provide a more in-depth understanding of synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists and semi-synthetic cannabinoids, their effects, risks/harms associated with their misuse, and harm reduction strategies. Participants should already have a basic knowledge of drugs and alcohol before completing this course.

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