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

Best Practice in Primary – Drug and Alcohol Education
Best Practice in Secondary – Drug and Alcohol Education
Young People’s Alcohol Awareness and Brief Intervention
Parental Substance Use
Basic Drug Awareness
Energy Drinks Awareness
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness

Staff training is available on the following subjects

Best Practice in Primary – Drug and Alcohol Education
Best Practice in Secondary – Drug and Alcohol Education
Young People’s Alcohol Awareness and Brief Intervention
Parental Substance Use
Basic Drug Awareness
Energy Drinks Awareness
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness