Introduction
The course gives professionals the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of issues when working with young people affected by alcohol misuse. It allows practitioners to develop practical strategies and techniques when addressing this subject with young people.

Course Aims
To provide practical strategies when working with young people around the issues of alcohol.

To explore the risks and effects that alcohol has on young people's lives.

To provide practical solutions around harm minimisation.

Who Should Attend
The course is especially useful for frontline staff including: Connexions Personal Advisers, Youth Workers, Youth Offending Team Workers, Careers Specialist Staff, Teachers, Social Workers, Care Workers, Foster Carers, Youth Charity Workers and any other professional working with young people.

Course Content

• Practical strategies when dealing with young people and alcohol.
• What is alcohol?
• Measuring usage.
• How alcohol affects the body.
• The effect alcohol has on young people.
• Alcohol and the Law.
• How can I get help; useful organisations.

Course Duration
One day.