DEALING WITH DRUGS IN HOUSING
Course Overview
Many professionals working in the housing sector have to deal with issues associated with clients/tenants drug use on a regular basis. This course provides a comprehensive overview of current drug trends with a particular focus on working with clients/tenants who may be drug/alcohol dependent. The course will help staff identify particular substances and signs of drug use on the premises. The training also provides clear guidance on the law and managing drug related incidents.
The course is suitable for all housing staff who require up to date information on drugs issues and how to work with clients who may be using.
What you will learn
- To explore how and why patterns of drug use are changing.
- To identify particular substances and signs of their use.
- To gain an understanding of the nature of drug/alcohol addiction.
- To be aware of current legislation governing drug use on premises.
- To understand the good practice guidelines in managing drug related incidents.
- To understand where further help, information and advice is available.
Course materials
Each participant will receive the ‘Understanding Addiction’ course information book and a copy of the presentation materials used on the day.
Delivery options
- Fully interactively via Zoom enabling delegates to join from wherever they are. The Zoom training has all the qualities of in person training – group work, video case studies, Q and A thouroughout – but at a reduced cost and with no travel/accomodation expenses. The course usually lasts from 9.15a.m. to 1.15p.m. for those booking the course for in-house staff training the timings can be adapted to suit your particular needs and requirements.
- Face to Face Delivery at your own venue. The timings can be adapted to suit your particular needs and requirements.
This course is available as an In-House training course for your staff team and as an Open Course if you want to book an individual or small group onto a multiagency course.