Trauma and Substance Use

Aim  

This introductory course will support trauma-informed practice when working with people who are affected by trauma and who use substances.  

Learning Outcomes  

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:  

  • Define the concept of psychological trauma.  
  • Describe how substance use is used as an adaptive coping response to trauma and its impact.  
  • Identify how to respond to the needs of those affected by trauma at a trauma-informed level.  

We recommend that you complete our ‘Drug Awareness – An Introductory Course’ e-learning module.  

https://www.sdftraining.org.uk/e-learning/277-drug-awareness-an-introductory-course

To register please visit: Online Trauma and Substance Use -Training – Scottish Drugs Forum (sdftraining.org.uk)

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