A two day course focusing on the relationship between crack and heroin, appropriate treatment and ways of working with this client group.

The objectives of the course are to:

1. Increase knowledge and awareness of the issues relating to crack and heroin use.
2. Increase knowledge of how crack and heroin is used and the effects upon an individual's physiology and neurology
3. Understand the possible affects on health
4. Understand how specific interventions at relevant stages can increase engagement and retention
5. Increase confidence in working with this client group
6. Increase competence in working with this client group

Trainer:

Tony D’Agostino

Tony D'Agostino was a lecturer in social psychology at Nottingham Trent University and has an MSc in Research Methodology. He is also an accredited practice teacher and was an assessor at South Bank University.

Tony has worked in the drug and alcohol field for 15 years, the past 7 of which have been at a senior level. During this time he set up and managed a drug and alcohol service before becoming Director of Training and Development at COCA. Tony has experience of working with decision making bodies and enforcement agencies such as the Ministry of Justice, NTA, Prison Service, Police, Probation, ACPO, DEA etc. At present he runs his own training and consultancy business.

Cost:

Voluntary organisations	£170
Statutory organisations	£180

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