DUST - Drug Use Screening Tool Training

Places available on the DUST – Drug Use Screening Tool training as follows:-

8^th July 2016, Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6AA 9.30am – 12.30pm

Please book via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507

Aim:

An Assessment tool to assist those working with young people to distinguish between use and misuse; and accurately assess the risk factors.

 To introduce the Powys Young Persons Substance Misuse Service (YPSMS) to Staff

 Introduce the Drug Use Screening Tool (DUST)

 Give training on using the tool; when and how

 Understand and recognise substance use, risk and protective factors

 Making a referral to YPSMS

 Support available to you

Key Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to:

 Recognise substance use risk and protective factors

 Use the DUST tool to help them decide how to approach the young persons substance use.

 Recognise tools they can use to support a young person.

 Make a referral to the YPSMS.

 Identify other avenues of support.

Course Provider: CAIS Young Person’s Substance Misuse Service Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm