Substance use, intoxication and withdrawal management workshop
Te Pou is offering a workshop to help increase knowledge, skills, and confidence in knowing how to recognise and respond to intoxication and withdrawal when working in a clinical or community setting. 
Workshops are at no cost to attendees and attract CPD dapaanz points
Workshop information
- recognise and respond to someone who is intoxicated
- engage with people who use substances
- support and respond to someone contemplating or entering withdrawal
- understand the function of substance use and the impact of stigma on help seeking
The workshops will also explore:
- practical strategies to assess and manage behavioural disturbance due to intoxication and withdrawal
- how to refer to specialist addiction services and other community supports
- how to provide harm reduction advice for people who continue to use substances
Workshop Options
Online: This consists of three online sessions for 2 hours each or services can request a full day (6.5 hours) online workshop for numbers of 25 or more.
In-person: This consists of a one-day workshop that combines both clinical and community settings. Morning tea and Lunch is provided.
Workshops are designed for people who have previous experience and training working in addiction services. For people without previous experience or training, it is recommended that Blueprint for Learning, Addiction 101 Workshop be completed before attending a workshop.
Upcoming workshops
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Related Resources
Substance withdrawal management: Guidelines for medical and nursing practitioners
A guide to providing clinical guidance for the specialist addiction sector and medical and nursing practitioners providing support for people who are planning or may be undergoing substance withdrawal.
Substance use and withdrawal
A guide for recognising and responding to substance use and withdrawal in the community.
Find out more
Please contact jason.jones@tepou.co.nz to find out more information and if your organisation and others in your community would like to attend either workshop in person or online.
