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Headshops substances - A description of the substances and working with people who use them.
"Thanks for the great workshop Sean. A great learning experience and friendly atmosphere. Keep it up!"
Leonard Taylor, Sligo.
In 2007 there were estimated to be approximately 30 “Head Shops” also known as “Smart Shops” in the Irish Republic. Today in 2010 there is estimated to be over 100 around the country. Health and Support Workers have been reporting that substances being sold in these premises are placing an extra burden on the services they provide, and having a negative impact on the well-being of the people they provide services to. Despite the recent legislation to ban these substances, there are still hundreds of these drugs available on the internet and a constant stream of new chemicals which can be sold legally as drugs in Ireland are continuously being developed.
Programme Duration
1 day training workshop on head shops substances and working with people who use them.
- Knock - 20th of November
Courses are also run in-house to groups as requested. Please contact The Learning Curve Institute on 098 25530 or at info@thelearningcurve.ie for further information. Spaces on this course are limited to maximise learning and participation.
Programme certification
Certificate of Attendence in "A description of head shops substances and their effect" from The Learning Curve Institute.
Programme Aims
The aim of this 1 day workshop is to enable participants to:
- Recognise the most commonly available substances.
- Understand the affects and potential harms these substances may have when ingested.
- Understand the context for these substances legal status.
- Identify and adopt strategies to work with people who are under the influence.
- Understand harm reduction models of intervention and their applications.
Learning Outcomes
- To build on and expand existing knowledge in relation to Legal Highs and Head Shops.
- To enhance confidence in participants use of Harm reduction strategies.
- To allow space and time for participants to look at their own practice and/or service and formulate appropriate responses in relation to Legal Highs and Head Shops.
- To facilitate discussion regarding clients that they have had or are currently working with (suitably anonymous) in relation to a Harm Reduction approach.
Entry Requirements
None
Assessment
None
Other Information
The Learning Curve Institute offers a unique post course support system whereby students are provided with the contact details of the lecturer and are free to contact him/her with any questions they may have or that they would like the lecturer to help them with.
Materials
All materials will be provided by The Learning Curve Institute.
Venue
- Knock House Hotel, Knock, Co. Mayo - 20th of November
This course is also offered when requested. Please contact the Learning Curve Institute on 098-25530 or on info@thelearningcurve.ie for more details.
Contact Details
Please contact The Learning Curve Institute on 098 25530 or info@thelearningcurve.ie for more information.
