YMCA Exeter
Menu

Close

Slide Image

Drugs and Alcohol

This one-day course equips participants with the knowledge and confidence to understand, identify, and respond to substance-related issues safely and effectively. It is particularly suited to staff who work with clients affected by substance misuse or those supporting individuals experiencing addiction-related challenges.

Participants will explore the effects of drugs and alcohol on physical and mental health, recognise patterns of use and learn strategies for early intervention, harm reduction, and support.

Training Content:

  • Changing Patterns of Drug Use, Including Traditional Drugs, Purity Issues, and Emerging Substances
  • Cannabis and Spice: Health Impacts and Changing Patterns of Use
  • Drugs and the Law, Including Implications for Staff and Service Users
  • Overdose, Safety, and Harm Reduction
  • Assessing Alcohol Problems and Dependency Using Tools such as AUDIT
  • Harm Reduction Strategies, Including Mixing Alcohol and Drugs
  • Options for Supporting Individuals with Alcohol Dependency
  • Ketamine: Risks, Rewards, and Harm Reduction
  • Alcohol: Physical Effects and Mental Health Implications
Book Here

About: Drugs and Alcohol Training

This course provides a practical and evidence-based understanding of substance misuse, supporting staff in recognising the signs and impacts of drug and alcohol use. Through discussion, case studies, and practical guidance, participants will develop the skills to respond appropriately to substance-related issues, prioritising safety and wellbeing for both themselves and the people they support.

The training explores a wide range of substances, including alcohol and emerging drugs, and examines the legal and health-related implications for workplaces and services. Participants will gain insights into harm reduction, overdose prevention and support options for individuals experiencing dependency on substance use.

Delivered at a central Exeter location (EX1 2DB), this course offers a professional, supportive learning environment and is suitable for anyone in a care, housing, or frontline support role. Lunch and refreshments are included.

Book Here
Column Image

Date

13th May 2026

Price

£99 per candidate (all-inclusive, lunch provided)

Training Location

Belmont Chapel, Western Wy., Exeter, EX1 2DB

Book Here