Benzodiazepine Awareness (Online GLASGOW)

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

This session is only available to those living and working in Glasgow City. If you are outwith this area please check our Training Calendar to view available courses. 

This facilitator led course will explore the key issues relating to benzodiazepines including street and unlicensed use in Scotland. Identifying the effects and impacts and effective strategies and techniques for working with people who use benzodiazepines. 

Course objectives:  

• Recall the current and emerging trends with benzodiazepines including street and unlicensed benzodiazepines ​ 

• ​Identify the physical, psychological and social effects of benzodiazepines​ 

• ​Understand the effective strategies and techniques for working with people who use benzodiazepines including harm reduction ​ 

Informed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment. 

Please do not book training on another person’s behalf, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.