Understanding substance use in children and young people

Learn about different types of substances, understand the risks posed by specific substances and develop knowledge of local trends.
About this Event

Join us for a training session led by Anita Gagen, Team Manager at The Matthew Project. The Matthew Project supports young people affected by substance use across Norfolk. With more than 25 years of experience in youth work and working directly with young people in a variety of settings, Anita brings a wealth of practical strategies and valuable expertise.

This training is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to better understand substance use among children and young people.

In this session, you will:

• Learn about different types of substances
• Understand the risks posed by specific substances, including cannabis, alcohol, ketamine, MDMA, and illicit vaping
• Develop knowledge of local trends affecting children and young people
• Identify the different stages of drug use

This session is ideal for professionals working with young people who want to deepen their understanding of substances and strengthen their practice.

Venue: The Matthew Project, 70-80 Oak Street, Norwich NR3 3AQ

Parking is not available for this training. At The Matthew Project, spaces are prioritised for service users attending appointments and those with accessibility needs.

Please make alternative parking arrangements. The nearest car park is St Andrews.

The insights within this training are specific to Norfolk, UK. If you have any questions about the training, please email [email protected]

Terms and Conditions

• Please only book a place if you are confident you will be able to attend. Places are limited, and non-attendance may prevent others from accessing this training.
• This training is designed for professionals working with young people in Norfolk, UK. If you work outside of Norfolk, please do not book a place.
• For monitoring and reporting purposes, your name, organisation, and job title will be shared with Public Health, who fund this training.

We want everyone to feel safe, supported, and included in the training.
If you have any accessibility needs or anything you'd like us to be aware of, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Please note that our sessions include discussions around addiction and substance misuse, which some may find sensitive. We’re committed to making the training as accessible and comfortable as possible for all participants.