Expected Learning Outcome
- Increase their knowledge on the effects, risks and harms associated with using cannabis
- Consider effective interventions for young cannabis users
- Increase knowledge and awareness of the issues relating to cannabis use
- Understand the possible effects on health
- Increase confidence and competence when working with young cannabis users, using tried and tested techniques
- Gain a greater awareness of local and national resources of help, support, and information to access within school and where and when to refer on to
Supporting young people through cannabis dependence
How do you convince a young person to cut down on his cannabis use or discuss his use/misuse? Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug in Britain. It’s also the first illegal substance that young people are likely to experiment with. This course provides comprehensive information on cannabis and young people’s misuse. It will also increase your confidence and knowledge in how to support young people to make good decisions about these types of behaviours, including problematic cannabis dependence.
Who is this training for?
This training is a must for any professional working with children or young people and their families, parents or carers. It’s suitable for various settings and either group or 1:1 dynamics.
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