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Course: Drugs and Asylum Seekers

Course Date: Course Length:

27/10/2004 1 Day Course

** This is a FREE COURSE **

Course Summary: This specialist course is aimed at agencies which house or provide support services to people applying for refugee status or seeking asylum in the UK. The course explores the extent to which substance use is an issue for refugees and asylum seekers. It looks at the nature and extent of drug-use in countries of departure, and the risk factors that can contribute to drug-use upon arrival in the UK. The course explores some of the main drugs of concern, looks at social and cultural issues and maps strategies for education and interventions that are accessible when working with diverse cultures. This course is aimed at providers of housing and support services for people who are seeking asylum, especially those providing housing under the dispersal programme. A basic level of drugs awareness would be useful for participants Learning Objectives: Explore the potential for substance use amongst this client group Be aware of specific drugs that are used internationally and their relevance to workers in the UK Drugs used abroad Different legal systems Understand the reasons why asylum seekers may use drugs Reasons for use and supply: Functions of substance use Drug use, supply and its cultural role Explore interventions and solutions Developing strategies and responding effectively Developing accessible educative and treatment interventions Be more confident in assessing and responding to substance use

Location: Available Places: Places Left: Trainer: Trainer Company:

The Hungerford 20 9 Kevin Flemen Freelance Trainer

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