Substance (Drug) Awareness & Brief Interventions - In Person (11th Feb 26)

About This Course:

This free 6-hour course will be delivered in person by one of our friendly and experienced trainers in Chesterfield. We’ve designed this course to be easy to understand, even if you’re new to the topic or want to refresh your skills and knowledge. This course will help you feel more confident when talking to people about substance use

Who Is It For?

This training is for professionals who work with adults in Derbyshire, including:

• Health and social care staff
• Community support workers
• Staff and volunteers from charities, voluntary organisations, and community groups

Cost and Eligibility:

This training is funded by Derbyshire Public Health, making it free of charge for frontline professionals or volunteers in Derbyshire who work with adults in health services, social care, and community-based roles.

Please note: This training is limited to the above roles. If you work outside Derbyshire or represent a private business or commercial organisation, then a training fee will apply. Please contact us to discuss pricing and availability at [email protected] or 01246 206514.

What You Will Learn:

You will learn:

• What drugs are most misused in the UK
• How illegal drugs are sorted into different types
• What different drugs look like, their effects, and their risks
• The truth about drug myths
• The latest drug trends and health warnings
• How to give a brief intervention to support and motivate change
• How to refer someone for specialist drug support

What to Expect:

The course includes:

• Delivered by an expert trainer
• Group activities and practice time
• A chance to ask questions and build your confidence
• An opportunity to meet and network with other Derbyshire professionals

By the end, you will feel more ready to speak to someone about their substance use; in fact, 100% of past learners said their confidence grew after taking this course.

Who are we?

The Derbyshire Addictions Advice Service (DAAS), formerly known as the Derbyshire Alcohol Advice Service, has been delivering training on drugs and Alcohol for many years. In 2017, Derbyshire Addictions Advice Service became part of Derbyshire Recovery Partnership to deliver this training.

What’s Next?

You can do this course on its own or after taking our Alcohol Awareness and Brief Interventions course. There is also a follow-on course, Addiction and Interventions in Substance Use.

How to Book:

Book directly on Eventbrite.

To ask questions:

📧 Email: [email protected]📞 Call: 01246 206514 and ask for the training team!

Host or Publisher Derbyshire Alcohol Advice Service