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Drug Misuse

Mental health, the mind and behaviour

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Being able to identify the signs and build a greater understanding of drug misuse will assist you to respond appropriately and support the individual towards recovery.

  • Date (DD-MM-YYYY)

    20-08-2024 to 20-08-2025

    Available on-demand until 20th August 2025

  • Cost

    From £1.79

  • Education type

    Virtual

  • CPD subtype

    On-demand

Description

About the course

This outstanding training course comprehensively explores drug misuse, helping you to understand the intricacies of drug dependency so you can provide the best possible support for those in your care.

Who is this course for?

A ‘must have’ for induction, refresher, management and vocational training.

What does the course cover?

  • What is drug misuse?
  • Progression of drug misuse
  • Experimental stage
  • Recreational stage
  • Substance misuse
  • Dependence
  • Causes of drug use
  • Recognising drug use
  • Behavioural signs and symptoms
  • Physical evidence
  • Caring for drug users
  • Classification of drugs
  • Anaesthetics
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • Ketamine
  • Cannabinoid substances
  • Depressant substances
  • Alcohol
  • Stages of intoxication
  • Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB)
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Hallucinogens
  • Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD)
  • Magic mushrooms
  • Inhalants
  • Opioids
  • Heroin
  • Methadone
  • Steroids
  • Stimulants
  • Amphetamines
  • Ecstasy
  • Cocaine & crack cocaine
  • Nicotine
  • Intervention
  • Diagnosis
  • Dual diagnosis
  • Recovery
  • Treatment
  • Detoxification
  • Withdrawal
  • Support groups
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • Cravings
  • Lapses and relapse

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