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| The course raises awareness of the effects of crack cocaine use and presents evidence about current trends and patterns of use. Barriers to treatment are explored from users’ perspectives and participants find out about tools that crack cocaine users have found useful in their treatment.
"One of the best training days I've been on. Lots of different methods of teaching - I like the interactive 'stuff' as well as the powerpoint and users' views. Thank you" GP, Somerset
"A really good day. Very useful handouts and tools for work with users." Drug worker, Bristol |
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this course is only available in house |
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Course Outline |
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- To raise participants' awareness of crack cocaine
- To build confidence in responding to the needs of crack users
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- Find out what crack is and how it works;
- Find out how people use crack cocaine
- Find out about risks involved in using crack
- Identify local sources of information, support and referral
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Agenda |
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Methods |
| 9.15 |
Registration & Coffee
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| 9.30 |
Introductions, Domestics, Group Agreement |
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| 9.45 |
Session One – What is crack and who is using it?
What do you know already - what do you need to know?
What does it look like, how does it work?
Question & answer session
How might using crack affect behaviour?
Cycle of use
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| 11.00 |
Break |
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| 11.20 |
Session Two – Using Crack
Who’s Using Crack?
Evidence and stereotypes
Harm Reduction
Equipment/ paraphernalia
How is crack used? How can risks be reduced?
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| 1.00 |
Lunch |
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| 2.00 |
Treatment Options
What do users need? What support is likely to be helpful?
Mental health issues and use of other substances (poly drug use)
Relapse Prevention
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| 3.00 |
Break |
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| 3.20 |
Local & National Support & Resources
Models of good practice
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| 3.50 |
Course review and feedback to trainers |
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| 4.00 |
Close |
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| DANOS Units - AA1, AF1, AG1 |
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