NSCP Gas and Solvent Use Training Level 3

This event is delivered by Re-Solv (Gas and Solvent Use Charity) and aims to clarify what gas and solvent use is, the products used, methods and effects, for example gases, aerosols, nitrous oxide, poppers, glue and others.

Email Sarah Bale if you require a place on this event: sarah.bale@nottscc.gov.uk 

Objectives

• Understand the dangers of gas and solvent use and sudden death.

• Identify substances that may be inhaled and common methods of use.

• Discuss prevalence and reasons for use including short term effects.

• Recognise possible indications of use, distinguishing between occasional and chronic use.

• Discuss mortality statistics and the associated dangers of use.

• Recognise the importance of assessment and the need to overcome stigma.

• Effectively manage incidents and explore best practice for prevention, harm-reduction and treatment.

Target audience

Staff who are involved in working directly with children, young people or adults of whom may be involved in risk taking behaviours such as substance misuse.

Course charges

Reminder: Charges may apply for this course – for more details please see our charging table on the training page of our website.

Please note non-attendance charges are applicable to everyone, so if you find you are no longer able to attend we do require 24 hours’ notice otherwise your organisation will be charged. Please email Sarah Bale sarah.bale@nottscc.gov.uk if you find you can longer attend the event.

Trainers

Staff from Re-Solv, a charity working across the UK to end volatile substance abuse and support those whose lives are affected by solvents, gases and other legal highs.