Training
County Durham Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services have a team of training professionals who provide training and information about drugs and alcohol.
Our training team offer drug and alcohol awareness training to help raise awareness and beat the stigma. The courses include basic tools and worksheets, further support and information about substance use.
We are subject matter experts with a wealth of local knowledge and experience in the drug and alcohol education field.
Adult courses
All adult courses are completely free of charge for those who live or work in County Durham.
Schools and colleges courses
All schools and colleges courses are completely free of charge for those who are in education at school or college in County Durham. The training sessions are cross referenced with PHSE guidelines and each session will differ depending on the year group involved.
Workshops available for young people:
- Year 5 Peer Pressure, Energy Drinks, or the two combined
- Year 6 Peer Pressure, Energy Drinks, or the two combined
- Year 7 Energy Drinks
- Year 8 Alcohol
- Year 9 Basic Drug Awareness (with or without County Lines)
- Year 10 Drug Awareness (includes County Lines) or a standalone County Lines session
- Year 11 Drug Awareness (includes County Lines) or a standalone County Lines session
Our staff CPD covers:
- Recognising risks of drug and alcohol use in young people
- Understanding prevalence of drug and alcohol use in young people
- Identifying links between Neurodivergence and Substance Use
- Understanding how people might present when under the influence
- Common objects and signs to look out for
- How young people are accessing substances
- Understanding County Lines grooming tactics
…..and so much more!