Free 90 minute training for Nottingham night-time economy venues on spotting drug-related harm, responding to an overdose and accessing nalo

A practical 90 minute session for managers, supervisors and staff working in Nottingham’s night-time economy. Delivered by Change Grow Live (CGL) The Place and The Health Shop, and hosted by It’s in Nottingham.

You’ll come away knowing how to spot drug-related harm in your venue and what to do about it. We’ll cover current recreational drug trends, the effects and warning signs of commonly used substances, and the risks of mixing cocaine and alcohol.

Who it’s for

Venue managers, supervisors and full-time staff, as there’s usually one of them on shift whenever you’re open. Security staff are welcome too.

By the end of the session you will be able to:

Recognise common recreational drugs and emerging local and national trends

Identify the signs of drug-related harm and intoxication, and respond confidently to a suspected overdose

Understand the added risks of alcohol, cocaine, ketamine, nitrous oxide and synthetic opioids in the night-time economy

Apply practical harm reduction measures to keep customers and staff safe, with materials to take back to your venue, including spiking awareness and details of further support

Know when and how naloxone is used in an emergency, and where to get it

What you get

A certificate of attendance

Harm reduction materials for your venue

Links to the training video and other resources afterwards

Please note

Naloxone won’t be provided at the session, but we’ll show you how and where to access it.

Places are limited to 20, so please book early. If you can’t make it, let us know so we can offer your place to someone else.

Questions? Email sam@itsinnottingham.com

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