Substance Misuse Workshop – Introduction to Common Substance Misuse and Novel Psychoactive Substances, UK

This event is organised by the Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health in the UK.

Drug and alcohol misuse pose a significant risk to a young person’s physical and mental health. Both national and local evidence suggests that majority of young people who misuse substances are likely to be using alcohol or cannabis, this is however being challenged by the growth of the ‘legal-highs’ market. The extent of the drug and alcohol misuse is not fully known but majority of young people who seek help for substance misuse have other emotional or social problems. This workshop will be the equivalent of 5 CPD learning hours.

About the day

The training day will be presented by clinicians who have a vast knowledge from their experience in managing substance misuse in the youth. The day will include a mixture of presentations, case studies, and opportunities for discussion and questions. Delegates can expect to get an overview on the commonly misused substances as well as the novel psychoactive substances, ways to support young people and their families, practicalities and useful resources, and to become more aware of relevant dilemmas and debates in this area.

Programme:

9.30: Dr Dhakras: Introduction to common substance abuse and novel psychoactive substances
11.00: Coffee break
11.30: TBC
13.00: Lunch
14:00: Talk by Paul McArdle
15.30: Q&A, final reflections and feedback

About the speakers

Dr Suyog Dhakras, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Dr Suyog Dhakras is a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and the Lead Clinician at Southampton CAMHS. Dr Dhakras is the Director of Medical Education at the Solent NHS trust and provide clinical input to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Forensic CAMHS as well as the Southampton Behaviour Resource Centre, which is a multi-agency specialist service for children, young people and their families who have complex emotional, mental and behavioural difficulties.

Dr Paul McArdle, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist 

Dr Paul McArdlem is a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and the Lead Consultant Northumberland CAMHS. Dr McArdlem is an Honorary Senior lecturer in Newcastle University and trained in paediatrics in Dublin before switching to child and adolescent psychiatry in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Prices

Platinum Member – £110.00
Gold Member – £126.00
Silver/Bronze Member – £142.00
Publications/Digital – £52.50*

Non Member – £158.00

*NB this event is not valid for a Publications/Digital Member discount voucher