This online training attracts attendees from a wide range of sectors and the Scottish Drugs Forum (SDF) encourages active participation in their sessions through group discussions and by inviting individuals to offer comments on issues relevant to their role.
If you have any concerns about participating within this interactive format please highlight this in the additional needs section of the booking form.
This course will provide you with an awareness of the main drug related harms and understand the principles of harm reduction.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Define the principles of harm reduction and understand the background.
- Recall a range of harms caused by substance use and describe harms from specific substances.
- Identify sources of support to reduce drug related harm and be able to signpost people who use your service.
