Training Objective:
The aim of the workshop is to increase your understanding and knowledge of the impact that alcohol related harm has on individuals, families and wider society. Increased knowledge and understanding on health and social harms caused by alcohol. The training will provide you with an increased confidence in supporting service users and signposting them to relevant services.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
- Describe alcohol as a substance and explore how it affects the body.
- Discuss the impact of alcohol on Scottish society.
- Increased knowledge and understanding of the health and social harms caused by alcohol
- Explore the impact of alcohol on children, young people and families
- Identify current policies and approaches being taken in response to alcohol harm.
- Apply a number of basic strategies to support those affected by alcohol.
The training is especially useful for those working in supportive roles such as caring and support services, i.e. housing, addictions, community-based support services.
To book a place contact Irene Scullion, 0141 572 6597, irene.scullion@alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk
