Tackling volatile substance abuse in Scotland
a training course for the social care workforce

Course content: Intervention & referral

Intervention & referral — key points

• There are many possibilities for intervention
• Formal treatment or counselling services may not be the only choice
• Practitioners have many skills that can be used to support appropriate interventions
• Practitioners must act within their professional boundaries. Be aware of the boundaries that you are operating within, in particular policies regarding confidentiality and consent. Be open and honest about your responsibilities
• Support is essential

Further sources of help

Know The Score

The national drugs helpline is available 24 hours a day throughout the year.
Tel 0800 587 5879
Web www.knowthescore.info

The Lee O’Brien Solvent Trust (LOST)

24 hour helpline.
Tel 07910 483 525
Web www.thelost.org.uk

Re-Solv

Re-Solv is able to help with any technical questions relating to VSA. The office is open during normal office hours.
Tel 01785 817885
Web www.re-solv.org/

On-line training

A free on-line training course for professionals is available on the Re-Solv website. The course takes about six hours to complete and at the end you will receive a certificate.

sniffing.org.uk

Re-Solv's website that accompanies its Hazard Crew materials.
Web www.sniffing.org.uk

Publications and resources

Re-Solv has a range of training materials for professionals, and educational materials for use with young people. Please contact Re-Solv for further details.