Youth - Drug, Alcohol and Smoking Awareness
We aim to introduce an overview of prevention through the identification of responsibilities. We will strive to identify symptoms, address effects, explain addiction and identify reasons for use. Through a structured and professionally developed program we will provide a psychologically safe environment for participants to attain the best possible prevention strategies. Workshops by qualified counsellors will cover the following,
Drug Awareness
- Defining and covering all mainstream drugs including Steroids, Ecstasy, cocaine, heroin, inhalants, Hallucinogens, speed, cannabis, over the counter drugs and methodone
- Effects of drugs
- Mixing drugs
- Overdose risks
- Tolerance and dependence
- Withdrawal symptoms
- The law
- Driving under the influence
- Self help associations
- Resources for families
- Information and advice
Alcohol Awareness
- What is alcohol
- Short term effects of alcohol
- Long term effects of alcohol
- The risks of mixing alcohol with other drugs
- Drink Spiking
- Tolerance and dependence
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding and the effects of alcohol
- Binge drinking risks
- Guidelines for reducing health risks
- Alcohol and driving
- The Law
- Self help associations
- Information and advice
Smoking Awareness
- Topics will cover all types of smoking including cigarettes, cigars, shisha and vapes
- Effects of smoking
- Second hand smoke
- Smokeless tobacco
- Withdrawal symptoms
- The law
- Quitting strategies
- Peer pressure
- Information and advice
- Resources for families
If you would like to get involved with any of our services of programs please send us your details below and one of our team will reach out. We are always looking for volunteers to assist with our programs and services.