Overview
This course will discuss how services and practitioners can better prevent drug-related deaths. This course will have a particular focus on identifying the needs and risks of older people aged 35 years and over who use substances.
Aim
To enable workers to recognise risk factors, high-risk times and support people to reduce risk of drug-related death.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will:
- Identify individual risk factors and high-risk times for drug-related death.
- Identify ways to engage and retain people in services.
- Identify good practice to reduce drug-related death.
It is recommended that you complete the Overdose Prevention, Intervention and Naloxone e-learning prior to attending this training:
https://www.sdftraining.org.uk/e-learning/156-overdose-prevention-intervention-and-naloxone
To register for a place please visit Online Staying Alive: Preventing Drug Related Deaths -Training – Scottish Drugs Forum
