Principles of Harm Reduction

This facilitator led course will support an awareness of the main drug related harms and understanding of the principles of Harm Reduction. 

Course objectives:  

• Define the principles of harm reduction and understand the background to them  

• Recall the range of harms caused by drug use and describe harms from specific substances  

• Identify sources of support to reduce drug related harm, in relation to signposting people who use your service   

Informed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment. 

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