Talk about Trust Adolescent Alcohol, Drugs Education and Addictions Conference
Date: 12 Feb 2025
18 June, Bournemouth University
The day will equip delegates with the confidence, knowledge and resources to teach evidenced drug and alcohol education and provide an understanding of the context and scale of the ever-changing issues facing young people.
Speakers
Professor Michael Dooley, Lord Lieutenant of Dorset - conference Chair
David Regis, School Health Education Unit on Trends in Adolescent Substance Use
David Sidwick, Joint National Lead for APCC Drugs and Alcohol on current issues facing the police
Lisa Hooper, Escape Line, specialist county lines charity on raising awareness of child exploitation and county lines
Helena Conibear, The Talk About Trust on vaping and drug availability on social media
Alison Winsborough, Deputy Head, Atlantic Academy on A secondary school perspective, time pressure, planning, training and effective RSHE
Professor John McAlaney, Bournemouth University on gaming, gambling and cryptocurrencies.
Jane Keyworth, Face Family Advice on addiction risk and the neurodiverse
Workshops
The hands-on CPD training workshops will demonstrate how best to support young people in building their knowledge, resilience and life skills that will help them to make safer choices.
Choice of workshops to include:
Talk About Alcohol full CPD accredited training on Drug, Alcohol and Nicotine Education
RespectED on increased vulnerabilities, consent and substance use
Tickets are £89 for teachers and £109 for non-teachers. Bursary tickets are available, please email kate@talkabouttrust.org for further details.
To find out more and book your place, please go to The 5th Adolescent Alcohol, Drugs Education and Addictions Conference
