Free Volatile Substance Abuse Training

Posted on April 15, 2016

Re-Solv, on behalf of NHS Forth Valley, are providing a second free Volatile Substance Abuse (VSA) training day on Friday 20^th May, 9:30am — 1pm in Stirling. The venue will be advised on booking.

The training is for those living or working in the Forth Valley area, and aims to highlight effective methods of communicating the dangers of VSA, the greatest of which is Sudden Sniffing Death.

Delegates will:

Gain a solid understanding of what VSA is
Learn the scope of the products of abuse
Be able to identify signs and symptoms
Gain an understanding of the motivations behind VSA
Develop an understanding of the psychoactive effects of VSA
Be able to develop more informed policy and practice in their workplace

Particularly, attendees will learn what not to do during a suspected VSA incident.

Places are limited. To book your place, please complete and return the reservation form to Jenny Ewen by email: jewen@nhs.net

For further information, please call: 01786 433296.

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