This session will be held online using MS Teams. A link will be emailed prior to the course. Please join from 0915 for a prompt 0930 start. An introduction to bacterial infection in people who use drugs. The training will give an overview of bacterial infection and various outbreaks seen in Scotland. It gives participants […]
Overview Stigma can have a profound impact upon the lives of people who use alcohol and other drugs or those who have a history of substance use. The impact of stigma can permeate numerous aspects of a person’s life such as their health and wellbeing, relationships, education, and employment prospects, and socioeconomic status. Commonly, family, […]
Overview Good empathic listening is fundamental in the helping relationship. Called accurate empathy by Carl Rogers (1965), it is the cornerstone for person-centred practice. It is fundamental to good communication. In this course, we practise refining empathic listening skills and address other core communication skills that are important in the helping relationship. Aim To practise […]
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. […]
This session will be held online using MS Teams. A link will be emailed prior to the course. Please join from 13:15 for a prompt 13:30 start. An introduction to bacterial infection in people who use drugs. The training will give an overview of bacterial infection and various outbreaks seen in Scotland. It gives participants […]
Booking Link Trends in drug use and harms in Scotland – SDF – Scottish Drugs Forum
This session will be held online using MS Teams. A link will be emailed prior to the course. Please join from 0915 for a prompt 0930 start. An introduction to bacterial infection in people who use drugs. The training will give an overview of bacterial infection and various outbreaks seen in Scotland. It gives participants […]
Please note this course is only for people who have their own personal experience of drug use. If you have any questions about this please contact emirt@sdf.org.uk. Overview This short session will cover: Overdose risk factors Identifying and responding to an overdose situation Administering Naloxone to save a life Myths and misconceptions Open discussion and Q&A […]
This session will be held online using MS Teams. A link will be emailed prior to the course. Please join from 1315 for a prompt 1330 start. The course description and learning outcomes: An introduction to bacterial infection in people who use drugs. The training will give an overview of bacterial infection and various outbreaks […]
Please note this course is only for people who have their own personal experience of drug use. Others will be respectfully asked to leave and book on an alternative course. If you have any questions about this please contact emirt@sdf.org.uk. Overview This short session will cover: Overdose risk factors Identifying and responding to an overdose situation […]
To mark International Overdose Awareness Day, Scottish Drugs Forum’s Stop The Deaths Conference will gather key stakeholders to discuss Scotland’s response to the public health emergency of drug-related deaths and how change is being, or could be, made. The conference will be chaired by Anastacia Ryan, University of Glasgow, Lead for Women at Recovering Justice and Founder […]
his is a 4 day course running on 2nd September, 9th September, 16th September and 23rd September from 9:15 am until 1:30 pm on all 4 days via Teams. You must be able to attend on all 4 days. Our training attracts attendees from a wide range of sectors and we encourage active participation in […]
