Outline

This course is suitable for all workers who come into contact with housed drug users such as Drug Workers, Housing Officers and Advisors, Resettlement Workers, Hostel Workers, Street Outreach.

Aims:

To dispel the myths and learn the facts that surround Section 8 Misuse of Drugs Act 1971and highlight good working practice with this group of service users.

Following completion of this course participants will:

• Have a solid understanding of the law relating to drugs on the premises and S8 Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
• Be able to explain how to protect themselves and their organisations from prosecution under various legislation relating to drugs
• Have considered the implications of providing ‘sharps bins’ for housed drug users
• Have explored appropriate interventions available when witnessing use, supply and production of drugs on premises.

Reflecting DANOS competency areas  AC1, AA4, AK3