About Us

Drugstraining.com was formed by Liam Watson in 1999 and is now one of the leading independent substance misuse training agencies in the U.K

We specialise in providing high quality training on a range of current drugs issues. Our training is designed to meet the needs of a wide range of professional groups. Whatever type of training you opt for we guarantee to provide an up-to-date, comprehensive and professional service.

We offer both bespoke ‘in-house” training for organisations as well as a range of open courses that individuals or small groups of staff can book onto.

We have an excellent reputation built up over many years of working with a wide range of organisations.

Liam Watson

(MSc, BSc (hons), PGDip. MBAR.)
Director of drugstraining.com and Lead Trainer

Liam has extensive experience in the drugs field and has been responsible for the development and implementation of a range of initiatives with drugs services, local authorities, police drugs squads, criminal justice, universities and commercial businesses. He was Chair of the Welsh Forum of Drug Specialists for five years and a Visiting Lecturer at the Department of Health and Social Care at the University of The West of England in Bristol.

While working at the University of Wales College of Medicine Liam was the author of “Helping Patients Quit: Guidelines for GPs”. Previously he carried out research into the beliefs and perceptions of recreational Ecstasy users. The findings of the study, entitled “Coming Up On Ecstasy’ were presented at the International Public Health Conference, organised by the World Health Organisation.

Liam has worked as a Consultant for DrugScope, Addaction, Lifeline, Welsh Government, Barnardos and various Police Forces. He previously sat on the ‘New Psychoactives’ sub group of APOSM and presented on the theme of online drugs marketplaces at the Club Health Conference in Prague.

He has appeared on BBC, ITN and other news outlets over the years talking about substance misuse issues.

Liam’s courses are always very highly evaluated. He is an engaging and dynamic trainer who is able to communicate ideas and information with clarity and humour.