North East Lincolnshire
Drug & Alcohol Action Team (DAAT)
Training/CADES
What is CADES all about?
The subject of drugs still remains one of the most emotive and controversial issues facing society today. However, whilst the debate on drugs still rages in the media, young people, parent, carers and professionals alike, still feel that they are ill-informed on drugs issues. A lack of basic knowledge and understanding about street drugs can heighten risks with experimental drug use, increase the likelihood of drug use, or at the very least, strengthen entrenched and ill-informed attitudes of young and old alike. The Community Alcohol Drug Education Service (CADES) provides specialist information and training services around drugs (including alcohol) to the community. We work closely with other agencies to ensure quality training and drug education is available to the community.
Our Aims
To raise the level of awareness about issues surrounding drugs and alcohol.
To continually develop an improved service using established and new research, methodologies and resources.
Reduce fear, misunderstanding and anxiety felt by some members of the community on drug issues.
Promote social inclusion and a better quality of life.
Create opportunities for professionals and the members of the community to come together and talk about drugs and alcohol issues. This can be achieved through conferences, seminars and specialist talks.
The following are the current courses we run:
CADES Level 1 Certificate in Drug and Alcohol Awareness (NCFE) Accredited through Franklin College
Cost:
£25 per person, payable in advance, or free for people on means-tested benefits such as [income support, Job Seekers Allowance, Working Tax Credit]
Content:
Attitudes to drugs and alcohol
Why people use drugs and alcohol
History of drug and alcohol use
Categories of drugs
Paraphernalia, street names, terminology
Users and dealers (facts and myths)
Drugs and alcohol in the workplace
Drugs, alcohol and society
University Foundation Award
Module 1: Drugs and Society
Module 2: Drugs and Risk
Module 3: Drugs Addiction and Treatment
These modules run for 21/2 hours per week for 10 weeks. Students must pass Module 1 before they can progress to Module 2 and must pass Modules 1 & 2 before proceeding to Module 3.
Cost: £70 per module, payable in advance
Content (Module 1):
National and local strategy
Values, attitudes and ethics
Drugs and the media
Drug history
Legislation
Health behaviours
Drug education and prevention
Content (Module 2):
The Brain (Anatomy, Receptors, Neurons)
Alcohol (Society, Health & Epidemiology)
Cannabis and VSA’s
Heroin, Opiates and “Speedballing”
Stimulants and Crystal Meth
Ecstasy, Poppers, GHB and Ketamine
Hallucinogens and Natural Highs
Content (Module 3):
Theories of Addiction
Treatment & Intervention
Models of Care, Service Provision
Drugs & Sex Workers
Drugs & Pregnancy
Dual Diagnosis – Mental Health
Harm Minimisation
Sexual health awareness
CADES Level 1 Certificate in Sexual Health Awareness
This is a 2-day course (you must be able to attend both days).
Cost:
This course is free of charge. Cancellations without reasonable noticewill be charged £25 to cover administration costs.
Content:
To look at the positive aspects of relationships and sexual health
To look at diversity – for example: sexuality, religious beliefs and cultural differences
To encourage participants to express ideas, views and opinions
All students completing the course will receive a CADES Level 1 Certificate in Sexual Health Awareness
University Foundation Award
Module 1: Sexual Health and Society
Module 2: Sexual Health and the Individual
These modules run for 2 1/2 hours per week for 10 weeks. Students must pass Module 1 before they can progress to Module 2.
Cost:
£70 per module, payable in advance
Content (Module 1):
National and local strategy
Values, attitudes and ethics
Media
Service provision
Legislation
Health behaviours
Education
Content (Module 2):
Gender
Sexuality and Diversity
Working with Specific Groups
Sex Workers
Male & Female Reproductive Health
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Blood Borne Viruses, HIV
Parenting – new for 2008
University Foundation Award
Psychological Aspects of Pregnancy, Birth and Early Family Relationships
This is a 21 hour course delivered over three one day workshops.
Cost:
£70 per module, payable in advance
Content:
Attitudes, values and reflective practice
Concepts and theories surrounding the transition to parenthood
Psychological needs of men and women approaching parenthood
Emotional needs of infants
Perinatal mental health issues for men, women and infants
Relationship between parenting and mental health
Social Policy – local and national
Men’s health – new for 2008
University Foundation Award
Men’s Health
This module runs for 2 1/2hours per week for 10 weeks.
Cost:
£70 per module, payable in advance
Content:
Men and Lifestyles
Men’s Sexual Health
Men and Mental Health
Boys and Young Men
Promoting Men’s Health
Working with Fathers
Developing Men Friendly Organisations
For more details either click on the CADES logo above which will take you to the CADES Website or telephone: 01472 323261 or 01472 326693
