The course will cover what anabolic steroids are, history of development, clinical use and legal status. It will look at specific anabolic steroids, how and why anabolic steroids differ from each other and the ancillary drugs used with them. Other PIEDs are examined depending on the needs of the participant group and time available. There will be an examination of how anabolic steroids are used and their effects and side effects. Finally the course will look at what harm reduction measures and services are appropriate for PIED users and how best to implement them.

By the end of the course participants will:
1. Have a deeper understanding of the social context and history of recreational anabolic steroid and other PIEDs use as well as their legal status
2. Understand the basic pharmacology of anabolic steroids and other PIEDs
3. Have an understanding of how anabolic steroids and other PIEDs are used and by whom
4. Understand the effects and side-effects of anabolic steroids and other PIEDs
5. Be able to identify risks associated with anabolic steroid and other PIEDs and to discuss appropriate harm reduction measures
6. Understand the practical issues in providing services for PIED users and how they can be overcome.

Trainer:

Martin Chandler

Martin Chandler has managed the Inter Agency Drug Misuse Database at the Centre for Public Health in Liverpool John Moores University (UK) since July 2004, monitoring service activity in needle exchanges across Cheshire & Merseyside.

Cost:

Voluntary organisations	£160
Statutory organisations	£175

A 10% discount will be given on bookings when a completed booking form is received six weeks before the course date. Unfortunately we cannot offer the usual 5% discount to members on top of this.

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