Understanding Addiction

This session introduces addiction from a holistic, evidence-informed perspective. Designed for professionals working in social care, policing, safeguarding and community services, the training explores how biological, psychological and social factors combine to influence substance use and dependency.

Participants will gain an overview of current UK trends, including the significant impact of alcohol and drug use across communities. The session challenges common myths and stigma, helping delegates develop a more informed and compassionate understanding of addiction.

The training also introduces key treatment approaches used within UK services, including harm reduction, psychosocial interventions and medication-assisted treatment. Trauma, culture and lived experienced approaches complete the session.

Who could benefit from the training?
Do you work with individuals in the County Durham area who are dependent on substances, or just want to have a greater understanding of addiction?

Then this free training will enable you to support those people you are working with by equipping you with up-to-date advice and information.

Requirements:

• Advised to have attended Basic Drug Awareness session first

Aim of the training:
Understand addiction based on our service

Learning Objectives:

• Explore and understand different theories of addiction
• Explore and understand that addiction is more than the biopsychosocial model
• Understand trauma plays a key role
• Appreciate the wider context of addiction and treatment in society