Understanding Vaping and Spice

Aims Of The Course

Aim of the Course: Participants will have a greater understanding of vaping as a route of administration for nicotine and illicit drugs, with a particular focus on the use of “spice”.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain what vaping is
Describe the types of substances that can be vaped
Explain the “pros and cons” (from the individual’s perspective) of vaping illicit substances
Describe Synthetic Cannabinoid Receptor Agonists (“Spice”), including effects and risks
Identify harm reduction strategies for people vaping and/or using spice
Identify sources of support (signposting)

Course Eligibility / Relevance

Course Relevance: This course is relevant to anyone working with people who may use drugs and/or alcohol, including those who vape/use e-cigarettes. This course focuses on vaping as a route of administration for illicit drugs, and mentions (but does not focus on) the use of nicotine vapes.

Course Eligibility: Participants should have a basic knowledge around substance use prior to attending this course.

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

24 August 2026@10am

Understanding Vaping and Spice 24 August 2026 10.00-13.00

This course will equip learners with the knowledge around the types of performance and image enhancing drugs that can be used and approaches to working more effectively with people who use these substances.

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23 July 2026@10am