Cannabis Awareness

Developed and delivered by SDF, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP

This training is currently only available to those who work in Glasgow City.  

This interactive online training aims to increase awareness, knowledge and provides an opportunity to explore current and emerging trends with psychostimulants. Harm reduction and support strategies will be explored  

Our training attracts attendees from a wide range of sectors and we encourage active participation in our sessions through group discussions and by inviting individuals to offer comments on issues relevant to their role. If you have any concerns about participating within this interactive format please highlight this in the additional needs section of the booking form.   

Our training is interactive and takes places on MS Teams. To help this numbers are capped at 20. Please make sure you can attend if you book a place. Courses are very popular so if you find you are unable to make it then please let us know as soon as possible so we can allocate your place to someone on the waiting list.  

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Learning objectives  

By the end of the session you will be able to:  

• Give an overview of the current trends with cannabis including synthetic cannabinoids.  
• Recall the main effects and side effects of cannabis.  
• Identify the typical presenting issues for problematic cannabis use.  
• Identify treatment options for dependent cannabis users.  
• Recall effective techniques for working with cannabis users including harm reduction.